Soft-hearted

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Alternative spelling of softhearted. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

affectionate benign benignant bleeding brotherly charitable

Example

"As a nation, we may take pride in the fact that we are soft-hearted; but we cannot afford to be soft-headed."

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