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sensitiveness

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

noun

  1. the state or quality of being sensitive.


Synonym Usage

See sensibility.

Etymology

Origin of sensitiveness

First recorded in 1820–30; sensitive + -ness


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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 curious feature is the great sensitiveness, the slightest change in the distance of the plates producing considerable variations in the intensity or strength of the currents.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Thomas Commerford Martin

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