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• n  (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
  sensitivity to pain
• n  the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
  a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity
• n  sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
• n  susceptibility to a pathogen
• n  the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

• One of the biggest questions in climate sensitivity has been the role of low-level cloud cover.
• Twelve years later, after Mary Bell had served her time in prison for two counts of manslaughter, the Daily Star handled the young woman's pending release with equal sensitivity .
• When Prince realized his sensitivity loss was a result of being cut, he says, "I could feel so much anger building up in me because I didn't have a choice.

• sensitiveness
• sensibility
• predisposition

• insensitivity
• insensitiveness

News & Articles

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• U.S. and Europe to Start Ambitious but Delicate Trade Talks
  As leaders announced the efforts toward a trade pact on Monday, a dispute over whether Europe’s movie industry would be protected highlighted the sensitivity of the negotiations.
  June 17, 2013 - New York Times
• 50 YEARS ON THE JOB: Center for Women’s Health in Middletown celebrates coworker's five decades of faithful service
  MIDDLETOWN - Faith Buck hates to be the center of attention but there are at least 100 people willing to overlook such sensitivity to plan a bash at Pen Ryn Mansion to celebrate Buck’s 50 years on the job. On June 14, coworkers at the Center for Women’s Health on Woodbourne Road, will close the office early and get ready to party with the honoree, her friends and her family.
  June 17, 2013 - Bristol Pilot
• Judge says 3,500 could be summoned for Holmes jury
  DENVER (AP) — As many as 3,500 prospective jurors will be summoned when Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes goes on trial, another measure of the complexity and sensitivity of the case.
  June 16, 2013 - Associated Press via Yahoo! News

Quotes

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• Kenny MacAskill in Times Online
  He had been received in Tripoli in "an inappropriate manner", Mr MacAskill said. "It showed no compassion or sensitivity to the families of the 270 victims of Lockerbie. Assurances had been given by the Libyan Government that any return would...
• Jennifer Aniston in CTV.ca
  We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another,said Pitt and Aniston in a joint statement in January 2005. "We ask in advance for your kindness and sensitivity in the coming months."
• Oprah Winfrey in CNN International
  In a statement, Winfrey said, "I'd like to thank the South African Police Services for bringing this investigation at my Academy to a timely resolution. I am grateful for their compassion and sensitivity to the girls during this difficult time. It...