sensitiveness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
  2. noun (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
  3. noun the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences

Etymology

From sensitive + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sensitivity

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