as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the sensitivity needed for a microphone that will be used in a recording studio
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The relationship between mother and daughter was breached–particularly involving an area of great importance and sensitivity for women of color: their hair.
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
Given today’s price sensitivity, sellers who invest in presentation may have a leg up on those who don’t.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
And here everything does ripen, an eventuality that this movie charts with wry humor, appreciable regional sensitivity and many wheels of artisanal cheese.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
These bags may include nacho cheese tortilla chips with an undeclared milk that may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to those with high milk sensitivity.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
Given today’s price sensitivity, sellers who invest in presentation may have a leg up on those who don’t.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
And here everything does ripen, an eventuality that this movie charts with wry humor, appreciable regional sensitivity and many wheels of artisanal cheese.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
These bags may include nacho cheese tortilla chips with an undeclared milk that may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to those with high milk sensitivity.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Sensitivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitivity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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