Softheartedness

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Soft-hearted \Soft"-heart`ed\, a.
     Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity
     or other kindly affection; gentle; meek. --
     {Soft"-heart`ed*ness}, n.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  softheartedness
       n : a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially
           someone defenseless) [syn: {tenderness}]