sensitiveness

[ sen-si-tiv-nis ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being sensitive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sensitiveness¹

First recorded in 1820–30; sensitive + -ness

Synonym Study

See sensibility.

Example Sentences

“We need to make sure development policies keep the sensitiveness of Himalayas in mind to avoid such damage in the future.”

From Seattle Times

The chapter characterizes non-believers as “handicapped by obstinacy, sensitiveness, and unreasoning prejudice.”

From Seattle Times

A: Watching a child suffer because of sensitivity can feel truly hopeless, so let’s try to understand his sensitiveness a little more and from there, how we can help him.

From Washington Post

“I have learned a lot from these workshops. Despite the cultural sensitiveness of the subject for us, I think I have made great progress,” she said through an interpreter in Farsi.

From New York Times

The two unionists spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitiveness of the issue.

From Washington Times