RESPONSIVENESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

responsiveness

noun

as in sensitivity

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Recent Examples of responsiveness This requires not only top-notch information, but also responsiveness. — Nancy Marshall, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The program plays a central role in maintaining US maritime advantage by ensuring warfighters have access to vessels with exceptional endurance, stealth, responsiveness, and advanced warfighting capabilities. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Ultra-fast responsiveness and a broad adjustment range, capable of adjusting damping force in less than 10 milliseconds. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026 As for the performance technology, Climacool, AdiSoft and Lycra Adaptiv were used to help support ventilation, comfort, adaptive fit and movement responsiveness. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

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Noun

But researchers told me that the qualities women now value more than ever—sensitivity, openness, communication skills—are not typically ingrained in men from childhood.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
As for headlight alignment, the higher intensities and contrasts of LED lights mean greater sensitivity to misalignment than halogen lights.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

Noun

The Moon enters Gemini and your 1st House of Self, bringing your thoughts, feelings, and personal needs closer to the surface.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
One staffer who is still at the CDC said much of her anger is tied up in knowing that Kennedy’s feelings about vaccines are similar to the shooter’s.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

This sensibility—shaped by the duo’s rural upbringing—continues in Tuscany.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Even veterans given considerable resources and artistic freedom for a live-action feature may find their specific sensibilities are just better suited to animation.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensibility

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