sensitivity

Definition

  • noun: the tendency to become upset about things that are done to you, are said about you, or relate to you
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'sensitive'
  • often + 'to'

Examples

  • the racial 'sensitivity' of this issue [=the tendency of people of certain races to become upset about this issue]

  • I was surprised by her extreme 'sensitivity' about even the smallest suggestions that we made.

  • skin 'sensitivity' [=the skin's tendency to react in a bad way to substances that touch it]

Movie quotes

  • (..) why she's the exception. - What's her temperature? - Still . If it gets any higher, she'll be at risk for brain damage. Sensitivity to light... What are you getting? - An antibiotic. - This is viral. Antibiotics... Light sensitivity is a symptom of other infections. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8