Usage Note
Empfindlichkeit covers both physical sensitivity (e.g. skin) and emotional touchiness. As a character trait it can be neutral or slightly negative, suggesting someone easily hurt or offended. Compare Feinfühligkeit which is more positive.
Examples
"Seine Empfindlichkeit in diesem Thema war jedem bekannt."
Natural Translation
His sensitivity on this topic was well known to everyone.
Literal Translation
His sensitivity in this topic was everyone known.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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