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Her sensitivity helped her notice when a friend felt left out.
What does Sensitivity mean?
careful awareness of feelings or changes.
Dictionary definition
The ability to notice and respond to feelings, needs, or small changes.
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Sensitivity in a sentence
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A good listener shows sensitivity to other people’s feelings.
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The story explores how sensitivity can make a character more thoughtful and aware.
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What does sensitivity mean?
Sensitivity means careful awareness of feelings or changes.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sensitivity?
Awareness is close in meaning to sensitivity in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sensitivity?
Insensitivity contrasts with sensitivity in this context.
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sen · suh · tiv · uh · tee · strongest beat: tiv
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WordSensitivity.
Partnoun.
MeaningSensitivity means careful awareness of feelings or changes.
ExampleExample: Her sensitivity helped her notice when a friend felt left out.
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- Syllables
- sen · suh · tiv · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- tiv
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tiv.
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insensitivityContrasts with sensitivity in the meaning careful awareness of feelings or changes.
indifferenceContrasts with sensitivity in the meaning careful awareness of feelings or changes.
carelessnessContrasts with sensitivity in the meaning careful awareness of feelings or changes.
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