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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's his problem? Nothing. He got shot up today, so we're taking the opportunity... ...to replace the visual cortex. Using the new infrared units. And we're increasing audio sensitivity. You called for me, my lord? Yes. How long have you been in the palace, Daphne? Since l was three, my lord. (..)
    1973 Westworld