as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the extreme sensitiveness of the detection mechanism means that the alarm is always going accidentally
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sensitivity
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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“Sensitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitiveness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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