sensitivity
noun
the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
sensitivities
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pluralof sensitivity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Due to the sensitivities surrounding the themes currently at play, we have decided to take a step back for the time being," added De Ranitz.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
A BBC spokesperson said: "We are aware of the concerns that have been raised and are actively considering them, recognising their seriousness and the sensitivities involved."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
People with sensitivities to the seed have long been vulnerable to reactions from accidental exposure because regulators have not required labeling of the ingredient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mr. Washington, star of Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman,” has one of the richer roles, as the tech overlord who with supple suavity plays upon his friends’ weaknesses and sensitivities to achieve his ends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Hamilton tried to reassure him that his sensitivities on this score were excessive, that if he did choose to run for a third term, he would win in a walk.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
