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SENSITIVENESS

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There are 4 meanings of the word Sensitiveness.

Sensitiveness - as a noun

Sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitivity17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Sensitivity to pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensibility16sensitivity17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sensation9sense5sensory facultysentience11sentiency14
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)
sensitivity17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensitivity17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ability12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insensitiveness18

Example Sentences

"Her sensitiveness towards others' feelings made her a great friend."
"His sensitiveness to criticism made it difficult for him to accept feedback."
"The professor appreciated the students' sensitiveness to art and culture."
"She possessed a high level of sensitiveness to changes in the environment."
"The writer's work was praised for its poetic language and sensitiveness to human emotions."
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Word Game Points

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

SENSITIVENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SENSITIVENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sensitiveness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SENSITIVENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

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

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