sensibilities

NOUN

responsiveness; ability to feel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affection emotion feeling insight sense sensitivity sentiment taste

STRONG

appreciation awareness discernment heart intuition judgment keenness perceptiveness rationale sensation sensitiveness susceptibility vibes

WEAK

gut reaction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred numbness

STRONG

ignorance

WEAK

apathy indifference insensibility lethargy

Example Sentences

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The skyscraper is a tribute to Dimon’s patriotic sensibilities, which he talks about often.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Starring Nicholas Galitzine as a wayward Prince Adam trapped on Earth, “Masters of the Universe” adds a contemporary twist and some modern sensibilities to the lore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Goodman is credited with attuning it to New Age sensibilities and turning astrology from a niche interest into a pop-culture juggernaut.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

According to the listing, the 22-foot-wide property marries “traditional English charm, modern Brooklyn sensibilities, and rich Italian influence.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Janie soon began to feel the impact of awe and envy against her sensibilities.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston