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sensitivity

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/ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti/ · sen-si-tiv-i-ty

The quality of being able to perceive or feel things emotionally or physically.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being able to perceive or feel things emotionally or physically.

ایسی صلاحیت جو جذباتی یا جسمانی طور پر چیزوں کو محسوس کرنے کی قابلیت میں ہوتی ہے۔

حساسیت

hassaniyat

Synonyms

awarenessperceptivenessdelicacyآگاہیشناختنرمی

Antonyms

insensitivityindifferencebluntnessبے حسیلاپرواہیبے دانش

Common Collocations

  • sensitivity to criticism
  • emotional sensitivity
  • allergy sensitivity

Example Sentences

Her sensitivity to others' feelings made her a great friend.

اس کی دوسروں کے جذبات کے لئے حساسیت اسے ایک بہترین دوست بناتی تھی۔

Us ki doosron ke jazbat ke liye hassaniyat use aik behtareen dost banati thi.

He showed great sensitivity in dealing with the matter.

اس نے معاملے سے نمٹنے میں بڑی حساسیت دکھائی۔

Us ne maamlay se nimatne mein bari hassaniyat dikhayi.

Sensitivity to allergens is important in diagnosing allergies.

اجزا کے لئے حساسیت allergies کی تشخیص میں اہم ہے۔

Ajza ke liye hassaniyat allergies ki tashkhees mein ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

sensibility:While 'sensitivity' refers to the capacity to feel deeply, 'sensibility' refers to the ability to appreciate and respond to emotional and aesthetic values.

Word Family

sensitive
adjectiveحساس
sensitize
verbحساس بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of sensitivity as having a 'sensitive' sensor that picks up emotions.

Imagine a flower that reacts gently to touch, symbolizing emotional sensitivity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے

Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle

Thousands of desires, each so intense that they could take our breath away; many of my wishes have come true, yet they still feel too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

حساس دل میں جلدی اثر ہوتا ہے۔

Hassan dil mein jaldi asar hota hai.

A sensitive heart feels the impact quickly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "sensitivus" — able to feel or perceive

First known use: 17th century

Originally derived from the Latin word 'sensitivus', meaning able to feel. The term has evolved to describe both emotional and physical responsiveness.