Affection and Softheartedness

Affection

Affection noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

Softheartedness and affection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softheartedness" instead a noun "Affection".

Softheartedness

Softheartedness noun - The capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune.
Usage example: the kind of softheartedness that makes him an easy target for anyone with a tale of woe

Affection and softheartedness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Softheartedness".
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Softheartedness and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/softheartedness
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