Synonyms of sensitivity

sensitivity

noun

ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈti-və-tē 

as in sensitiveness

the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences

the sensitivity needed for a microphone that will be used in a recording studio

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensitiveness
• perceptiveness
• accuracy
• perceptivity
• acuity
• acuteness
• sharpness
• hypersensitivity
• keenness
• delicacy
• supersensitivity
• hypersensitiveness
• oversensitivity
• exactness
• exactitude
• hyperacuity
• fineness
• oversensitiveness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensitivity

Colbert, Seth Meyers, and others in the late-night field have openly discussed the struggle to balance topical humor with sensitivity to network standards and political divisions. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Their design philosophy, exploring the interplay between masculinity and sensitivity, flows through the collection. —Finbarr Toesland, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025

But now, when boys try to signal feminist alignment and emotional sensitivity through popular books and music, social media turned them into a meme and has called them out as untrustworthy. —Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025

Eating apples regularly may improve insulin sensitivity and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025