heightened sensitivity

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An increased degree of being sensitive to something, physically or emotionally.

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  • The traumatic event left him with a heightened sensitivity to criticism.
  • After the accident, she experienced heightened sensitivity to loud noises.
  • Patients undergoing this treatment often experience heightened sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Pregnancy often brings about heightened sensitivity to smells and tastes.
  • Her training as a musician gave her a heightened sensitivity to subtle changes in pitch.
  • The artist displayed a heightened sensitivity to color and light in his paintings.
  • During negotiations, both parties showed a heightened sensitivity to the language being used.
  • His heightened sensitivity to criticism made it difficult for him to accept feedback.
  • After the retreat, she noticed a heightened sensitivity to sounds and smells around her.
  • Working in customer service requires a heightened sensitivity to customers' needs.
  • The study observed a heightened sensitivity in the test subjects after exposure to the stimulus.
  • Certain medications can cause heightened sensitivity to sunlight, requiring protective measures.
  • Developing a heightened sensitivity to others' feelings is a key part of emotional intelligence.
  • The therapist noted her client's heightened sensitivity to emotional triggers.
  • The market is currently showing a heightened sensitivity to news about inflation.
  • There was a heightened sensitivity to environmental issues among the younger generation.
  • His condition causes a heightened sensitivity to certain food additives.
  • During meditation, some people report a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings.
  • The novel's protagonist is defined by her heightened sensitivity and vivid imagination.
  • The company needed to approach the merger with heightened sensitivity to employee concerns.