sensitivity
noun/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #4,523 most common English word
Meaning
The quality of being easily affected or quick to feel things.
Example sentence
Her sensitivity to criticism helped her improve without getting discouraged.
Synonyms & related words
- awareness
- responsiveness
- perceptiveness
- receptiveness
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