tenderfooted

Example Sentences

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But that may be my tenderfooted inexperience showing.

From New York Times • May 26, 2011

Washington isn't a place for the softheaded or tenderfooted.

From Time Magazine Archive

I'm a cowman and a prospector, but I'm sure tenderfooted on water, an' they don't know punkins.

From Smoke Bellew by London, Jack

I being now relieved of this responsibility, stayed behind the train and drove the tenderfooted oxen.

From Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound by Denny, Emily Inez

She had even time to think of young Donald turned tenderfooted into the mountains, to wonder whether he would be able to find his way back or get lost in the ranges.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)