Sensitivity
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of being easily affected by external influences or the capacity to detect or respond to slight changes. It also refers to awareness of others' feelings.
“The camera's high sensitivity allowed for excellent low-light photography.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
Syllables
sen·si·tiv·i·ty
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Synonyms
Antonyms
insensitivenessinsensitivity
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Wordle
Contains four I's and two S's; -ITY suffix ending
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple I's
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