tender-hearted

Example Sentences

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No less outstanding were Caissie Levy as the tender-hearted Mother, who takes in Coalhouse’s girlfriend, Sarah, and their newborn child, and Brandon Uranowitz as the immigrant Tateh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Additionally, Kotsur made history Sunday as the first Deaf actor ever to receive an individual SAG Award for his supporting performance as tender-hearted fisherman Frank Rossi.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2022

"He is a tender-hearted doctor. This is so regrettable. I pray for his safety and hope for justice for whoever is responsible," said a college student from the nearby city of Kobe.

From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2021

"Jackson was tender-hearted with a contagious smile," Rogers said.

From Fox News • Dec. 2, 2021

Momma told him time after time, “Don’t pay her no mind, Elder Thomas, you know how tender-hearted she is.”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou