softheartedness

“Be resolute with the crackdown, no matter who is involved, and regardless of what official ranks they are at, with no leniency or softheartedness,” it warned.

The housekeeper's tongue had won the day though she might not have known it, and his warning to her on softheartedness and the lecture to her son were still undelivered.

And in her case the gaoler's fair daughter, Miss Caroline, did not exhibit the same softheartedness.

Your profession relies upon the forbearance and softheartedness of the public.