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Meaning of sensitiveness
The state or quality of being sensitive
Etymology of sensitiveness
The word "sensitiveness" originates from the Latin words "sens-" (meaning "to feel") and the suffix "-tiveness" (forming a noun indicating a quality or state)
The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe the quality of being sensitive or easily affected by external stimuli
Synonyms
sensitivity
sensibility
emotionalism
emotionality
sentimentality
tenderness
delicacy
daintiness
fragility
fineness
subtlety
nuance
perception
awareness
receptiveness
responsiveness
susceptibility
vulnerability
impressionability
receptivity
tolerance
compassion
empathy
kindness
gentleness
softness
weakness
frailty
delicateness
Definitions
- The quality of being easily affected by external stimuli or influences
- * The quality of being able to feel or perceive things very easily or strongly
- * The quality of being easily offended or upset
Usage Examples
- The artist's sensitiveness to light and color allowed her to create breathtaking landscapes
- * His sensitiveness to criticism made him avoid sharing his work with others
- * The doctor's sensitiveness to her patients' needs made her an excellent caregiver
Antonyms
insensitivity
insensibility
numbness
apathy
indifference
callousness
hardness
toughness
coarseness
crudeness
brutality
harshness
rigor
sternness
severity
cruelty
heartlessness
unfeelingness
coldness
frigidity
impassiveness