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softhearted Definition

soft·hearted (-härt′id)

adjective

  1. full of compassion or tenderness
  2. not strict or severe, as in discipline or authority

softhearted Related Forms
soft′·heart′·edly adverb soft′·heart′·ed·ness noun
softhearted Synonyms

softhearted

modif.

tender, kindhearted, humane; see humane 1, kind 1, merciful 1.

softhearted Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • jury: A softhearted jury is still in carry all of loops through if.