B2
sensibility vs sensitivity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sensibilitynoun/ˌsen.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the ability to feel and understand emotions, art or what other people feel | Goes with — | Example The designer has a modern sensibility that appeals to young people. |
| sensitivitynoun/ˌsen.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/ | Meaning the quality of understanding other people's feelings, or of reacting strongly to something | Goes with great sensitivity | Example She handled the difficult conversation with great sensitivity. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Increased to cold can signal illness.