noun
sensibilities
sehn-sih-BIH-lih-teez
noun
1
A person's feelings, especially the delicate or easily-hurt ones.
"The film's graphic scenes may offend some viewers' sensibilities."
How to Use Sensibilities
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone's feelings or emotional reactions, especially in the sense of what might offend or upset them.
Common pairings
offend someone's sensibilities
modern sensibilities
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Etymology
The plural of sensibility.