SOFTHEARTED

softhearted, soft-boiled

(adjective) easily moved to pity or sorrow; “a softhearted judge”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

softhearted (comparative more softhearted, superlative most softhearted)

Gentle; kind; sympathetic.

Easily moved to sorrow or pity.

Willing to accept criticism.

Antonyms

• hardhearted

Source: Wiktionary


Soft"-heart`ed, a.

Definition: Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek.

– Soft"-heart`ed*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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