sensitiveness
Americannoun
Synonym Usage
See sensibility.
Etymology
Origin of sensitiveness
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
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
As for the taste, Seabrook wrote, “It was so nearly like good, fully developed veal that I think no person with a palate of ordinary, normal sensitiveness could distinguish it from veal.”
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2012
The limits of sensitiveness of each colour sensation are not exactly defined, but vary slightly from one individual to another, especially in cases of partial colour-blindness, and are modified by conditions of fatigue.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
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