Correctness and Sensitivity

Correctness

Correctness noun - Conformity to fact or truth.

Sensitivity and correctness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sensitivity" instead a noun "Correctness".

Sensitivity

Sensitivity noun - The state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences.
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Synonyms for Sensitivity

Correctness and sensitivity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correctness" instead a noun "Sensitivity".

Both words in one sentence

  • Many would query whether sexual harassment sensitivity training is related to hurricanes and see this as a classic example of Political Correctness Gone Mad.
  • Political Correctness Gone Mad Murphy actually complained that "Cultural Sensitivity" was merely a euphemism for "Political Correctness".
  • Sensitivity Training: In fiction, it tends to be there solely to make employees suffer through a boring, heavy-handed, and extremely preachy presentation that will never be mentioned again even if a lawsuit does come up, or used to illustrate Political Correctness Gone Mad.
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