Tender and Weak

Tender

Tender adjective - Easily injured without careful handling.
Usage example: tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him

Weak is a synonym for tender in fragile topic. In some cases you can use "Weak" instead an adjective "Tender".

Weak

Weak adjective - Lacking bodily strength.
Usage example: the little boy was simply too weak to lift the box

Tender is a synonym for weak in cowardly topic. Sometimes you can use "Tender" instead an adjective "Weak", if it concerns topics such as not strong.

Both words in one sentence

  • A person with very high moral standards, but a weak and tender heart that cannot shoulder them against the odds.
  • Music / Jacques Brel Misogyny Song: Brel once described women as tender vampires and in many of his lyrics men are weak and seduced by women, even though they should know better.
  • Manga / Basara Tender Tears: Sarasa cries often, but is by no means weak.
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