Sensitivity

Pronunciation: /sɛnsəˈtɪvəti/

Definitions of sensitivity

noun the quality or state of being sensitive

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great sensitivity towards her friend's feelings.

A2 The therapist emphasized the importance of emotional sensitivity in relationships.

B1 Cultural sensitivity is crucial when working with diverse groups of people.

B2 His sensitivity to changes in the environment helped him predict the upcoming storm.

C1 The artist's work displayed a deep sensitivity to the human experience.

C2 The diplomat's sensitivity to political nuances allowed her to navigate complex international relations with ease.

Examples of sensitivity in a Sentence

formal The new equipment is designed with high sensitivity to detect even the smallest changes.

informal She has a lot of sensitivity when it comes to other people's feelings.

slang I can't believe he has such thin skin, he needs to toughen up and stop being so sensitive.

figurative The artist's sensitivity to color and light is evident in all of her paintings.

Grammatical Forms of sensitivity

• past tense: sensitivities
• plural: sensitivities
• comparative: more sensitive
• superlative: most sensitive
• present tense: sensitizes
• future tense: will sensitize
• perfect tense: have sensitized
• continuous tense: are sensitizing
• singular: sensitivity
• positive degree: sensitive
• infinitive: to sensitize
• gerund: sensitizing
• participle: sensitized

Origin and Evolution of sensitivity

First Known Use: 1664 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sensitivity' originated from the Latin word 'sensitivus' which means capable of sensation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe the capacity to feel or perceive, the word 'sensitivity' has evolved to also encompass emotional responsiveness and awareness towards others' feelings.