# sensibility vs sensitivity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sensibility
*noun · IPA /ˌsɛn(t)sɪˈbɪlɪti/ · frequency rank #22,502*
Emotions or feelings arising from or relating to aesthetic or moral standards, especially those which are sensitive and thus likely to be hurt or offended.

### sensitivity
*noun · IPA /ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ · frequency rank #7,740*
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

## Source
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