Sensitivity | Mean of sensitivity in English Dictionary

/ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/

• Noun
• the tendency to become upset about things that are done to you, are said about you, or relate to you
1. I was surprised by her extreme sensitivity about even the smallest suggestions that we made.
2. his sensitivity to criticism
3. Their sensitivities were inflamed by his remarks. [=they became very upset by his remarks]
• the tendency to cause people to be upset
1. the racial sensitivity of this issue [=the tendency of people of certain races to become upset about this issue]
2. This is a matter of great political sensitivity.
• an awareness and understanding of the feelings of other people
1. He handled the situation with great sensitivity.
2. Her decision shows a lack of sensitivity.
3. I would have appreciated a little more sensitivity from you.
4. She has shown a great sensitivity to the needs of her students.

• an awareness of the details or qualities of something
1. He displays a remarkable sensitivity to the subtle nuances of language.
• the quality of being easily affected by something in a bad or unpleasant way
1. skin sensitivity [=the skin's tendency to react in a bad way to substances that touch it]
2. drug sensitivity = sensitivity to drugs/medications
3. He has chemical sensitivities. [=his body reacts badly to certain chemicals]
4. He has food sensitivities. [=he can't eat certain kinds of food]
5. a sensitivity to light/pollen
• the ability to express your thoughts and feelings through writing, music, etc.
1. Her singing is characterized by a rich emotional sensitivity.
• the quality of needing to be handled in a careful or secret way
1. the sensitivity of this document/data
• the ability of a device to sense very small changes in something
1. The new refinements have improved the sensitivity of the motion detector.