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

There’s no shortage of scientific evidence that walking can do wonders for your health, including boosting mood, improving insulin sensitivity, and supporting heart health. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The team also ran the analysis in reverse to see whether perianal diseases influence sleep, and used additional sensitivity tests to confirm the results held up. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

He was also ordered to attend rehabilitation for alcohol abuse, sensitivity training, and anger management classes, according to The Guardian. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

This is especially true for a controversial subject — giant global players don’t want a headache because of sensitivities in Croatia. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026