sensitivity
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3.9
- noun
- /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
:
sensibilidad
- Her sensitivity to others' feelings allows her to navigate social situations with ease.
- cultural sensitivity
- interpersonal sensitivity
- sensitivity training
We hear terms like cultural sensitivity, decency, taste.
- We hear terms like cultural sensitivity, decency, taste.
- And so that involves some sensitivity to just people in the street.
- So how do we begin to reduce our sensitivity to rejection?
- And that just speaks to her compassion, her sensitivity, her high intuition, wisdom.
- And again, it's the sensitivity of a young person who's proud and fierce.
- First, there's a suspiciousness and a sensitivity to narcissistic people.
- You you discuss resilience, outlook, social intuition, self-awareness, sensitivity to context and attention.
- A rare blend of power and delicate sensitivity.
- Oh, so Eduardo's showing a lot of cultural sensitivity.
- So it's wired into our brains to have an amazing sensitivity to people's non verbal communications.
- I think that has to do with a certain sensitivity.
Examples
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There was some support for the hypothesis that women exhibit greater sensitivity to corporate social responsibility.
Academic text (2013) -
This calls for tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy.
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I would really appreciate a little bit of sensitivity, please.
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Listen, I understand your sensitivity, and I respect it.
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So how do we begin to reduce our sensitivity to rejection?
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So fathers consider that they develop the sensitivity at home.
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Her perception of caring showed sensitivity to the needs of her students:
Academic text (2008) -
I think you're all missing the sensitivity of the situation.
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At every stage of the cervical screening process, good communication skills and sensitivity are essential.
Academic text (2011) -
They have that combination of wit, insight, sensitivity to the human condition.
Synonyms
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3.2
Ability to understand and share another person's feelings and experiences
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6.3
Ability to notice and respond to feelings or ideas
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4.3
A quick, helpful reaction that shows attention or interest
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4.2
Careful watching and listening for other people's needs and feelings
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6.6
Being quick to notice small details and other people's feelings
Care for other people's needs and feelings
Being easily affected by feelings and aware of others' emotions
A quick ability to notice and understand things
Careful, gentle way of dealing with people or difficult situations
Antonyms
How Sensitive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sensitivity comes from the root sens-, from the Latin sentire meaning 'to feel'. Think of someone who can 'feel' other people's moods, so sensitivity here is the ability to understand and respond to feelings.