- [uncountable] sensitivity (to something) the ability to understand other people’s feelings
- sensitivity to the needs of children
- She pointed out with tact and sensitivity exactly where he had gone wrong.
Extra Examples- Many doctors lack sensitivity when dealing with their patients.
- Sensitivity training for teachers is always useful.
- She broke the news to us with great sensitivity.
- She is not known for her sensitivity in dealing with complaints.
- The course teaches sensitivity to body language.
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- [uncountable] the ability to understand art, music and literature and to express yourself through them
- She played with great sensitivity.
- He shows imaginative sensitivity in his review.
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- [uncountable, countable, usually plural] the fact of being easily offended or upset by something
- He's a mixture of anger and sensitivity.
- She was blind to the feelings and sensitivities of other people.
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- [uncountable] the fact of needing to be treated very carefully because it may offend or upset people
- Confidentiality is important because of the sensitivity of the information.
Extra Examples- The producers were aware of the sensitivity of the subject.
- This is a matter of great sensitivity.
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- [uncountable, countable, usually plural] (specialist) the fact of reacting quickly or more than usual to something
- food sensitivity
- allergies and sensitivities
- Some children develop a sensitivity to cow's milk.
- The eyes of some fish have a greater sensitivity to light than ours do.
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- [uncountable] the ability to measure very small changes
- the sensitivity of the test
Extra Examples- a tool that has been criticized for its low sensitivity
- Migrating birds show extreme sensitivity to air currents.
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to people’s feelings
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of information/subject
to food/cold/light, etc.
to small changes
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