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   sensitivity

   /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or condition of being sensitive: "a total lack of common decency and sensitivity" Similar responsivenesssensitivenessreactivitysusceptibilityvulnerabilityrare:reactivenesssusceptivitysusceptiblenessconsiderationcarethoughtfulnesstactdiplomacydelicacysubtletyfinessefiner feelingsunderstandingempathyawareness of the feelings of otherssoft skillssensibilityfeelingintuitionintuitivenessresponsivenessreceptivityreceptivenessperceptivenessperceptiondiscernmentinsightsavoir fairetouchinessoversensitivityhypersensitivitythin skindefensivenessinformal:twitchinessdelicacytrickinessawkwardnessdifficultyticklishnessOpposite imperviousnessinsensitivity
   • ▪ feelings liable to be offended or hurt; sensibilities: "the only rules that matter are practical ones that respect local sensitivities"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sensitivitySensitivity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sensitivity is the quality or state of being sensitive, such as the capacity to respond to stimulation, to be easily hurt, or to be aware of others' needs and emotions. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases of sensitivity from Merriam-Webster.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sensitivitySENSITIVITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sensitivity is the ability to understand, react, or be affected by something. Learn the different meanings and uses of sensitivity in English, with synonyms, collocations, and examples from various sources.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › sensitivitySENSITIVITY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Sensitivity is the state or quality of being sensitive or responsive to stimuli. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of sensitivity in different contexts, such as physiology, electronics, and photography.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sensitivityMeaning of sensitivity in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sensitivity is the quality of being easily influenced, affected, or upset by something. It can also mean kindness, understanding, or careful treatment of others. Learn more about sensitivity with examples and synonyms.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sensitivitySensitivity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences. “a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity ” synonyms: sensitiveness. see more. noun. susceptibility to a pathogen. synonyms: predisposition. see more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sensitivitySensitivity - definition of sensitivity by The Free Dictionary

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   Sensitivity is the quality or condition of being sensitive, or the ability to respond to stimuli. Learn the different meanings and uses of sensitivity in various contexts, such as biology, electronics, photography, and psychology.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › sensitivitySENSITIVITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sensitivity is the state or quality of being sensitive, or the ability to react to stimuli. It can also refer to a tendency to have strong emotional reactions, or the degree of response of an instrument or emulsion to light.