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Synonyms

sensitiveness

American  
[sen-si-tiv-nis] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv nɪs /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being sensitive.


Related Words

See sensibility.

Etymology

Origin of sensitiveness

First recorded in 1820–30; sensitive + -ness

Example Sentences

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“We need to make sure development policies keep the sensitiveness of Himalayas in mind to avoid such damage in the future.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

But he wants the international community to appreciate the "sensitiveness of the matter".

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2015

The windows taped shut with black plastic were to her just a sign of sensitiveness to light—even though he could go outdoors when he wanted to.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2013

Nina Raine's direction, balancing sensitiveness with stringency, beautifully combines these diverse talents and saves a debut from disaster.

From The Guardian • Mar. 10, 2013

The ends of the visual nerves, like our fingers, are endowed with varying degrees of sensitiveness.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst