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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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
"The case may create reputational sensitivities," said Salma Thani, a Gulf Studies specialist at the American University of Sharjah.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Each age has its own sensitivities, and therefore each will have its own tailored protection level,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 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
“Chicken, corn, wheat, and soy can sometimes trigger food sensitivities in cats.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
