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SENSITIVITIES

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Sensitivities.

Sensitivities - as a noun

(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation

Example: "Sensitivity to pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensibilitysensitiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sensationsensesensory facultysentiencesentiency
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences

Example: "A galvanometer of extreme sensitivity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Susceptibility to a pathogen

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predisposition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
susceptibilitysusceptibleness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitiveness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ability
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insensitivity

Example Sentences

"He always respects the sensitivities of others when discussing controversial topics."
"The artist's work explores the cultural sensitivities of different communities."
"The company provides training on diversity and sensitivities in the workplace."
"The film tackles political sensitivities with a nuanced approach."
"As a therapist, she is skilled in understanding and addressing emotional sensitivities."
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Word Game Points

Is SENSITIVITIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sensitivities is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SENSITIVITIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SENSITIVITIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sensitivities is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SENSITIVITIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SENSITIVITIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sensitivities is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SENSITIVITIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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