How to Use sensitivity in a Sentence

sensitivity

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  • I was surprised by her extreme sensitivity about even the smallest suggestions that we made.
  • I would have appreciated a little more sensitivity from you.
  • 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
  • Such a selection would be a sort of stamp of approval given the sensitivities around the subject.
    — Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 July 2024
  • Due to glass’s heat sensitivity, even oven-safe glassware should be treated with care.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
  • 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
  • The most common food sensitivity in babies is to cow’s milk protein.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 17 July 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
  • If your skin isn’t prone to sensitivity, the combination of vitamin C and retinol may give you faster results.
    — Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The blisters last for months, and skin may develop long-term sensitivity to sunlight.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • The issue should be addressed with sensitivity and respect, not judgment and hate.
    — Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The crowd of 1,800 writers laughed and then applauded, according to a person present at that evening who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the strike.
    — Nicole Sperling, New York Times, 11 May 2023
  • The secret is in its blank, whose blend of graphite and fiberglass maximizes toughness, sensitivity, and power.
    — Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The people didn’t want to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation.
    — USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Both spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the negotiations.
    — Miriam Berger, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • In it, Quaid explains how the U.S. power grid is often overlooked in terms of its sensitivity and importance to daily life.
    — Charles Creitz, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2023
  • In severe cases, rosacea can cause thickening of the skin and eye problems such as dryness, itching, and sensitivity to light.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • As for oral health, less enamel usually means more tooth sensitivity and pain.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
  • That said, your sensitivity to caffeine depends on your genetics.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2024

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