softness
a disposition to be lenient in judging others
softness is not something permitted of good leaders
effeminacy
effeminateness
sissiness
womanishness
unmanliness
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy
Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness
he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
indistinctness
blurriness
fogginess
fuzziness
the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
gentleness
mildness
acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
his fingers have learned gentleness
suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby
even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
the softness of the morning sky
a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
and in softness almost beyond hearing
a state of declining economic condition
orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness
he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy
balminess
the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
the day's heat faded into balminess
the climate had the softness of the south of France
unfitness
poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)