sensitivity — the quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/
Example Sentences
- My vampire friend's sun sensitivity makes beach parties awkward.
- The noise sensitivity of our neighbor is so extreme that even our goldfish swimming creates complaints.
- Teachers need sensitivity when dealing with students' diverse backgrounds.
sensitivity
NOUN[/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/]
the quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli
💡 Concept
Her sensitivity to the patient's mood helped her notice his hidden worry.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsensɪˈtɪvəti/
🌳Etymology
Rootsens-
Suffix--itiv-ity
🎵Rhyme
activitycreativitynativity
activity
creativity
nativity
🔗Collocations
price sensitivity
cultural sensitivity
high sensitivity
sensitivity training
show sensitivity
lack sensitivity
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My vampire friend's sun sensitivity makes beach parties awkward.”
😄 Fun example
“The noise sensitivity of our neighbor is so extreme that even our goldfish swimming creates complaints.”
“Teachers need sensitivity when dealing with students' diverse backgrounds.”
“The camera's light sensitivity allows for stunning night photography.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
awarenessresponsivenesssusceptibilityreceptivenessperceptiveness
Antonyms
insensitivitycallousnessindifference
Related
sensitivesensibilitysensationsensorysensor
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