tenderspot
nounUK /ˈtɛndəspɒt/
US /ˈtɛndərspɑːt/
A tenderspot is a soft, sore place on your skin that hurts when you touch it.
Be careful with that bruise on your arm—it's a tenderspot.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place or topic that makes someone feel upset or easily hurt when it is mentioned.
Money is a tenderspot for the family, so we avoid talking about it.
3. A weak or vulnerable part of a plan or system.
The team found a tenderspot in the defense and scored easily.
4. A spot on a plant or fruit that is soft and easily damaged.
Pick the peaches gently to avoid leaving a tenderspot.