The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Soft-hearted \Soft"-heart`ed\, a. Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek. -- Soft"-heart`ed*ness, n. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
softhearted adj 1: easily moved to pity or sorrow; "a softhearted judge" [syn: softhearted, soft-boiled] [ant: hardhearted, heartless]