English Explanatory Dictionary

sensitiveness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or degree of being sensitive.
  2. The ability to perceive sensation.
  3. The ability to be aware of (and, usually, react with regard to) the feelings of others.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

sensitiveness sensitivenesses

Etymology

From sensitive + -ness.

Synonyms

sensitivity
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