Thesaurus results for SENSITIVITY

sensitivity

noun

ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈti-və-tē

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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Recent Examples of sensitivity With extraordinary sensitivity and empathy, the filmmakers portray the experiences of women affected by violence at the hands of Russian aggressors. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 May 2026 Research highlights that many adolescents with autism spectrum disorder experience sensory sensitivities that can affect comfort and long-term use of wearable devices, particularly depending on form factor and physical design. —

Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Then the potential risks and adverse effects are really taxing on your heart, and can increase your risk of developing things like insulin sensitivity and psychiatric instability. —

Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026 Physical activity also improves short-term insulin sensitivity, which means your body is able to better use insulin to move sugar out of the bloodstream. —

Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensitivity

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perceptiveness

Noun

The future will favor perceptiveness.

— Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
But what the rest of the league isn’t factoring in is the perceptiveness of one of the game’s all-time great players.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026