How do you pronounce sensitivity?

sensitivity is pronounced as /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/.

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sensitivity

💗sensitivity

noun

/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

sensitive sensitization

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Meaning

the quality of being sensitive; ability to detect or respond to slight changes or emotions

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example Sentences

Her sensitivity to others' feelings makes her a good friend.

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

Example Expressions

cultural sensitivity

Synonyms

delicacy, awareness, responsiveness, empathy, receptivity, perception, susceptibility, reactivity, alertness

Entry 1

delicacy, awareness, responsiveness, empathy, receptivity

Entry 2

responsiveness, perception, awareness, susceptibility, reactivity, alertness

Antonyms

insensitivity, indifference, numbness, ignorance, unresponsiveness, apathy

Entry 1

insensitivity, indifference, numbness

Entry 2

insensitivity, ignorance, numbness, indifference, unresponsiveness, apathy

Collocations

high sensitivity, emotional sensitivity, skin sensitivity, cultural sensitivity

More Example Sentences

I will try to handle this matter with sensitivity.

Cultural sensitivity is an essential aspect of international communication.

I think cultural sensitivity is not just knowledge but an attitude that comes through practice.

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the act of delaying or postponing something

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The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

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a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

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