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Collocations for sensitivity - noun

ADJECTIVE

extreme, great, high
This is a matter of great sensitivity.
a poet of great sensitivity
low
a tool that has been criticized for its low sensitivity
heightened, increased
reduced
cultural, political

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… OF SENSITIVITY

degree
Collective living depends on a degree of sensitivity to what is happening around us.

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VERB + sensitivity

have
develop
display, show
Migrating birds show extreme sensitivity to air currents.
be aware of
The producers were aware of the sensitivity of the subject.
reduce
lack
Many doctors lack sensitivity when dealing with their patients.

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sensitivity + NOUN

training (esp. AmE)
Sensitivity training for teachers is always useful.

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PREPOSITION

with sensitivity
She broke the news to us with great sensitivity.
sensitivity about
sensitivity about racial issues
sensitivity in
She is not known for her sensitivity in dealing with complaints.
sensitivity over
There is deep sensitivity over the treatment of minority groups.
sensitivity to
The course teaches sensitivity to body language.
sensitivity towards/toward
the need for sensitivity towards/toward the views of the children

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PHRASES

a lack of sensitivity

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