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The quality of being empathetic
“Many feel that the country should have shown a lot more sensitivity towards the suffering of their citizens.”
The ability to detect slight differences or impressions
“Douthett explains how a bloodhound can pick up a scent trail up to five months later because of the sensitivity of its sense of smell.”
The use of tact or discernment in addressing a (usually delicate) situation
“Members of our current Congress have lost the ability to approach this issue with sensitivity and moderation.”
A tendency to being emotionally hurt or offended easily
“The minister soon made plain his sensitivity to barbs from our columnists.”
Having the potential to inflame emotions
“The five sources declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue.”
Being easily affected or influenced by something
“This abnormal sensitivity to cold weather will have you complaining of cold when others around you are comfortable or even warm.”
The quality or condition of being responsive or reactive
“Our staff's sensitivity to feedback is directly correlated with their level of trust in management.”
The quality of being irascible
Prudence or tact in one's behavior or speech
The practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behaviour
The state of swelling caused by the congestion of blood vessels
The characteristic of being vulnerable or delicate
Characterized by skill in an artful manner
A feeling of nervousness or restlessness
Appropriateness, awareness, and inclusiveness in language and behavior
Sudden or rapid changes in mood
A sensation brought about by physical contact
Expressiveness or impact in one's manner or actions
The state or quality of being rigorously accurate or true
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