CEFR C1

sensitivity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by external factors, especially in a way that causes distress or pain.

Examples

The patient's extreme sensitivity to light made it difficult to examine their eyes.
Her sensitivity to criticism meant she rarely shared her creative work.

Synonyms: awareness, empathy, reactivity, susceptibility

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sensitivity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/

Definition

The quality of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by external factors, especially in a way that causes distress or pain.

Examples

The patient's extreme sensitivity to light made it difficult to examine their eyes.
Her sensitivity to criticism meant she rarely shared her creative work.
The company faced backlash for its lack of sensitivity towards environmental issues.

How to Use sensitivity

sensitivity to (prepositional phrase): The quality of being easily affected by something. — "The child showed a sensitivity to loud noises."
sensitivity about (prepositional phrase): A feeling of being easily offended or upset regarding a particular subject. — "He has a great deal of sensitivity about his appearance."

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