sensitivity

Definitions

The quality or condition of being easily affected, influenced, or damaged by external agents.

The ability of an organism or organ to respond to physical stimuli.

The capacity to understand and appreciate the feelings of others.

Examples

The photographer adjusted the camera's sensitivity to capture the dim light of the sunset.

She showed great sensitivity when discussing the difficult topic with her grieving friend.

Synonyms

delicacy tenderness responsiveness awareness susceptibility empathy perceptiveness

Antonyms

insensitivity apathy callousness indifference obtuseness unresponsiveness hardness