Meaning & use
sensitivity
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The quality of being easily affected, whether emotionally, physically, or in response to changes or stimuli.
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He handled the layoffs with great sensitivity toward the employees involved.
The scale's sensitivity allows it to detect even a fraction of a gram.
A note on using this word
Sensitivity can describe emotional tact toward others, physical responsiveness such as skin sensitivity, or the precision of an instrument.
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