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| allergic |
having abnormal or disabling sensitivity to certain agents such as drugs, food, or pollen, resulting in a hypersensitive reaction upon exposure (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/3 definitions] |
| allergy |
a pathological state of extreme sensitivity to certain substances, causing respiratory difficulties, skin rashes, and other problems. |
| blockish |
like a block of wood in sensitivity or awareness; dull or stupid. |
| coarse |
lacking social refinement or sensitivity; crude; vulgar. [1/3 definitions] |
| consciousness |
awareness; sensitivity. [1/3 definitions] |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| delicacy |
sensitivity to what is proper and correct. [2/8 definitions] |
| delicate |
characterized by sensitivity. [1/7 definitions] |
| diplomat |
a person characterized by tact and sensitivity in dealing with people. [1/2 definitions] |
| feel |
an intuitive or instinctual sensitivity. [1/15 definitions] |
| inflammation |
a localized reaction of tissue to illness or injury, marked by heat, redness, swelling, and painful sensitivity to pressure. [1/2 definitions] |
| irritation |
inflammation, soreness, or sensitivity of a tissue, or the act of causing this condition. [1/3 definitions] |
| musicianship |
proficiency, knowledge, or artistic sensitivity in playing, singing, or conducting music. |
| nerve |
acute sensitivity, as to a particular issue or subject. [1/6 definitions] |
| oversensitivity |
combined form of sensitivity. |
| photophobia |
an abnormal fear of or painful sensitivity to light, sometimes resulting from eye ailments. |
| porphyria |
a hereditary metabolic disorder characterized by the discharge of reddish urine and by extreme sensitivity to sunlight. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. [1/4 definitions] |
| speed |
in photography, a numerical value for the sensitivity of film to light. [1/11 definitions] |
| tact |
graceful sensitivity in dealing with others; diplomacy. |
| touched |
emotionally affected, esp. by the generosity, sensitivity, or kindness of others; moved. [1/2 definitions] |
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