tender-footed
|ten-der-foot-ed|
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/ˈtɛndər ˌfʊtɪd/
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/ˈtɛndə ˌfʊtɪd/
sensitive feet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tender-footed' originates from the combination of 'tender,' meaning 'sensitive or delicate,' and 'footed,' referring to the feet.
Historical Evolution
'tender' comes from Old French 'tendre,' and 'footed' is derived from Old English 'fōt.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having delicate feet,' but over time it evolved to imply inexperience or lack of toughness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having sensitive or delicate feet, often implying a lack of experience or toughness.
The tender-footed hiker struggled on the rocky trail.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 16:45