Awareness vs Sensitivity

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Awareness

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Sensitivity

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
 AwarenessSensitivity
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/əˈweənəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈwernəs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/
SensKnowing about something or being conscious of it.The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.
ExempleHer awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly.Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2C1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsfull, greater, heightened, have, build, create, increase, spread, campaign, programme/​program, training, awareness among, awareness of, a lack of awarenessextreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity
Antonymesignorance, unawarenessinsensitivity, indifference, apathy
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'awarenesses' as the plural form. 'Awareness' is usually uncountable., Using it in a context where 'knowledge' or 'understanding' would be more precise., Mispronouncing it, often placing emphasis incorrectly on syllables.Confused with 'sensible' — they have different meanings., Used inappropriately in technical contexts, where it refers to devices rather than feelings., Overgeneralizing its application, using it in places where emotional context isn't relevant.
Notes d'usageUsed in discussions about social issues, personal growth, or health. Avoid in highly casual conversations. Can be formal in business contexts.Often used in contexts involving emotional intelligence or awareness. Suitable in both professional and personal conversations. Avoid in overly casual situations where it may seem too formal.

Questions fréquentes : Awareness vs Sensitivity

Quelle est la différence entre Awareness et Sensitivity ?

Awareness: Knowing about something or being conscious of it. Sensitivity: The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Awareness et Sensitivity ?

Sensitivity est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Awareness et Sensitivity sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Awareness: B2, Sensitivity: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Awareness et Sensitivity ?

Awareness: noun, Sensitivity: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Awareness: Her awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly. Sensitivity: Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.

Puis-je utiliser Awareness et Sensitivity de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Awareness et Sensitivity sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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