Synonyms of sensibility

sensibility

noun

1

as in aesthetic

a particular attitude, mindset, or preference

The artist was known for her minimalist sensibility.

The sentiments expressed in the essay, while typical of their time, are apt to offend modern sensibilities.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aesthetic
• attitude
• style
• approach
• technique
• mind
• method
• perspective
• opinion
• belief
• manner
• viewpoint
• standpoint
• angle
• tone
• view
• outlook
• expression
• conviction
• slant
• mind-set
• persuasion
• methodology
• fashion
• tactics
• judgment
• notion
• sentiment
• humor
• system
• strategy
• emotion
• how
• spirit
• feeling
• judgement
• mode
• heart
• form
• way
• tack
• personality
• recipe
• strain
• vein
• inclination
• nature
• identity
• individuality
• passion
• temperament
• frame
• habit
• character
• selfhood
• temper
• disposition
• makeup
• self-identity
• grain
• cheer
• setup
• mettle

2

as in sensitivity

the capacity to notice and respond to something

She has a painter's innate sensibility for color and composition.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensitivity
• sensitiveness
• ear
• sense
• appreciation
• eye
• perceptivity
• perception
• awareness
• insight
• acuity
• acumen
• understanding
• sagacity
• knowledge
• perceptiveness
• consciousness
• wisdom
• astuteness
• discernment
• acuteness
• perspicacity
• keenness
• power
• mindfulness
• sapience
• responsiveness
• penetration
• attention
• observation
• sagaciousness
• percipience
• sharpness
• intellect
• cognizance
• clear-sightedness
• susceptibility
• mentality
• intelligence
• comprehension
• observance
• canniness
• brilliance
• profundity
• smartness
• brightness
• wit
• apprehension
• heed
• advertence
• cleverness
• profoundness
• sageness
• advertency
• judgment
• gray matter
• braininess
• notice
• grasp
• prudence
• rationality
• logic
• judiciousness
• sanity
• depth
• discrimination
• foresightedness
• deepness
• susceptiveness
• foresight
• reason
• judgement
• note
• brain(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obtuseness
• dullness
• dulness
• density
• disregard
• unawareness
• superficiality
• obliviousness
• neglect
• shallowness
• idiocy
• imbecility
• silliness
• stupidity
• irrationality
• folly
• foolishness
• mindlessness
• unreasonableness
• unsoundness
• illogic
• simplemindedness
• witlessness
• simpleness
• brainlessness

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• obtuseness
• dullness
• dulness
• density
• disregard
• unawareness
• superficiality
• obliviousness
• neglect
• shallowness
• idiocy
• imbecility
• silliness
• stupidity
• irrationality
• folly
• foolishness
• mindlessness
• unreasonableness
• unsoundness
• illogic
• simplemindedness
• witlessness
• simpleness
• brainlessness

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