How to Use sensitivity in a Sentence

sensitivity

noun

• I was surprised by her extreme sensitivity about even the smallest suggestions that we made.
• Her decision shows a lack of sensitivity.
• I would have appreciated a little more sensitivity from you.
• This is a matter of great political sensitivity.
• He handled the situation with great sensitivity.
• Keep in Mind The scent might be a bit strong for those with sensitivities.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
• Even outside of the kids’ club, the staff is trained in how to interact with guests with autism with care and sensitivity.
  — Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2023
• At this point in the film, my sensitivity sensors were still wary.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2024
• Top of the list of sensitivities is likely to be foreign policy, where Le Pen and Macron rarely see eye to eye.
  — Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 July 2024
• The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
  — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2023
• Caffeine leads to more skin sensitivity and can also up the pain during a wax.
  — Nerisha Penrose and Starr Savoy, ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023
• The official asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the situation.
  — Richard Allen Greene, CNN, 17 Nov. 2022
• Such a selection would be a sort of stamp of approval given the sensitivities around the subject.
  — Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 July 2024
• Out of the box CarCam comes with its tracking sensitivity set on the higher end of its adjustable scale (level 6 out of 8).
  — Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 22 Feb. 2023
• This required me to gently rub the soap into my skin since sensitivity was in full effect.
  — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
• Due to glass’s heat sensitivity, even oven-safe glassware should be treated with care.
  — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
• Some sources would speak only on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case; others spoke about it publicly for the first time.
  — Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2022
• Confusion, sensitivity to noise and lights and even changes to sleep and mood are common symptoms.
  — Hilary A. Diefenbach, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
• The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
  — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
• This can slow healing and increase the risk of scar formation and scar sensitivity.
  — Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
• What’s more, the product is oil-free to help reduce excess shine and fragrance-free to help limit sensitivity.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 16 Mar. 2023
• The most common food sensitivity in babies is to cow’s milk protein.
  — Nicole Harris, Parents, 17 July 2023
• Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common side effects of teeth whitening kits, but other long-term issues may arise.
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 22 Feb. 2023
• Still, experts warn that vitamins present in your urine and the lighting in your bathroom can impact the sensitivity of these color charts.
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
• The official spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity of the subject.
  — Greg Miller, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2023
• People with autism can have a sensitivity to texture, brightness, and sound.
  — Zach Dyer, NPR, 26 June 2024
• Use a small amount at first to gauge your sensitivity before everyday use.
  — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
• Maybe that’s why much of it doesn’t feel — for lack of a better word and despite the obvious sensitivity of the topic — confessional.
  — Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2023
• Frank Ross’ films demonstrate a unique sensitivity towards labor and work-life balance not reflected in the work of his peers.
  — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
• While gels won’t make an O out of absolutely anywhere, these formulas increase sensitivity and blood flow to erogenous zones like clits, tips, and nips.
  — Jamie Ballard, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 25 Oct 2024