noun
sensibilities
sehn-sih-BIH-lih-teez
Sensibilities (noun) means a person's feelings, especially the delicate or easily-hurt ones. Example: “The film's graphic scenes may offend some viewers' sensibilities.”
noun
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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.
Rhymes for sensibilities
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What does “sensibilities” mean?
The word “sensibilities” means a person's feelings, especially the delicate or easily-hurt ones. In plain terms, someone's feelings or emotional reactions, especially in the sense of what might offend or upset them.
How do you pronounce “sensibilities”?
“Sensibilities” is pronounced sehn-sih-BIH-lih-teez (/ˌsɛn(t)səˈbɪlətiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “sensibilities” in a sentence?
Here is “sensibilities” used in a sentence: “The film's graphic scenes may offend some viewers' sensibilities.”
What part of speech is “sensibilities”?
“Sensibilities” is a noun.
