soft-heartedyetbold
adjectiveUK /ˌsɒftˈhɑːtɪd jɛt bəʊld/
US /ˌsɔːftˈhɑːrtɪd jɛt boʊld/
Being very kind and gentle but also brave when it matters.
She is soft-heartedyetbold, always comforting her friends and then standing up for them when trouble comes.
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2. Showing tender feelings while still acting with firm courage.
His soft-heartedyetbold nature made him a beloved leader.
3. Able to be emotionally open without losing strength.
The soft-heartedyetbold hero cried with his friends and then faced the dragon.
4. Combining a forgiving heart with a determined spirit.
Her soft-heartedyetbold response calmed the room and settled the argument.