Tender

adjective

1. marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond, loving
2. physically weak : not able to endure hardship
3. immature, young
4. incapable of resisting cold : not hardy
5. appropriate or conducive to a delicate or sensitive constitution or character : gentle, mild
6. delicate or soft in quality or tone
7. dear, preciousobsolete
8. showing care : considerate, solicitous
9. highly susceptible to impressions or emotions : impressionable
10. easily chewed : succulent
11. having a soft or yielding texture : easily broken, cut, or damaged : delicate, fragile
12. sensitive to touch or palpation
13. sensitive to injury or insult : touchy
14. demanding careful and sensitive handling : ticklish
15. easily tipped by an external forceof a boat