sensitivity
intermediateB1/ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti/ · sen-si-tiv-i-ty
The quality of being able to perceive or feel things emotionally or physically.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.