Sensitiveness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences; "a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity"; "the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment.
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Meaning 3
(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others).
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her sensitiveness to the needs of others made her an excellent counselor and friend.
- The artist's sensitiveness to the emotional nuances of her subjects was evident in the depth of her portraits.
- He was known for his sensitiveness to the feelings of those around him, and was often sought out for advice and guidance.
- Her sensitiveness to criticism made it difficult for her to take constructive feedback from her peers.
- The teacher's sensitiveness to the emotional struggles of her students helped her create a safe and supportive learning environment.