Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



Antonyms for tender


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ten-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛn dər



Definition of tender

Origin :
  • "soft, easily injured," early 13c., from Old French tendre "soft, delicate, tender" (11c.), from Latin tenerem (nominative tener) "soft, delicate, of tender age," from PIE *ten- "stretch" (see tenet). Meaning "kind, affectionate, loving" first recorded c.1300. Meaning "having the delicacy of youth, immature" is attested from early 14c. Tender-hearted first recorded 1530s.
  • adj fragile, soft
  • adj young, inexperienced
  • adj affectionate, loving
  • adj painful, sore
Example sentences :
  • He is so very young and reverent and tender, and in a way so unsophisticated.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But it is impossible, say some, that he should make a tender or kind husband.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She joined in his laugh albeit, there was a tender look in her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • When they are tender, remove them from the fire and drain off the water.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • When tender, drain them, remove the skins, and dice the beets.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • How should salt be used in the cooking of: (a) tender vegetables?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • It revealed surely a tender heart, one responsive to a pure love.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • How clear and how tender—simple, and yet so full of thought!
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Sidney, as tender as ever, had lost a little of the radiance from her eyes; her voice had deepened.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The tender words broke down the last barrier of her self-control.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Synonyms for tender

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019