sensitivity


Definition: Meaning of, sensitivity in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti /

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sensitivity sensitivities
  1. understanding people [singular, uncountable] the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems
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  2. situation/subject [uncountable] when a situation or subject needs to be dealt with carefully because it is secret or may offend people
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  3. body's reaction [uncountable and countable] when someone reacts badly to a particular food, substance, animal etc and becomes ill
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  4. easily offended [uncountable] when someone is easily upset or offended by things that people say
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  5. sensitivities [plural] someone's feelings and the fact that they could be upset or offended
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  6. [uncountable and countable] art/music etc the quality of being able to express emotions through art, literature etc
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  7. reaction to changes [uncountable] the ability to react to very small changes in light, heat, movement etc
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  8. reaction to new situations [uncountable and countable] the fact of quickly reacting to new situations
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