Consideration vs Sensitivity

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Consideration

FormelTop 2000 (courant)B2noun

Sensitivity

Top 2000 (courant)C1noun
Le plus formel: Consideration
 ConsiderationSensitivity
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/
SensThinking carefully about something before making a decision.The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.
ExempleThe committee will give careful consideration to all applications before making a decision.Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.
RegistreFormelNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2C1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationscareful, detailed, full, give something, take something into, deserve, after consideration, for somebody’s consideration, in consideration of, important, key, main, be, take account of, take into account, to be worth consideration, have, show somebody, treat somebody with, out of consideration, consideration forextreme, 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
Antonymesdisregard, neglect, indifferenceinsensitivity, indifference, apathy
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'consider' — remember 'consideration' is a noun., Using it in too casual a context, like 'Let me have some consideration on that.', Mixing up its meaning with ' deliberation' or 'reflection' without understanding the nuance.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'usageUse 'consideration' in formal discussions, especially when weighing options or thinking about others' feelings. Avoid in casual conversations.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 : Consideration vs Sensitivity

Quelle est la différence entre Consideration et Sensitivity ?

Consideration: Thinking carefully about something before making a decision. Sensitivity: The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.

Lequel est le plus formel : Consideration et Sensitivity ?

Consideration est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Consideration et Sensitivity ?

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

Consideration et Sensitivity sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

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

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Consideration et Sensitivity ?

Consideration: noun, Sensitivity: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Consideration: The committee will give careful consideration to all applications before making a decision. Sensitivity: Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.

Puis-je utiliser Consideration et Sensitivity de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Consideration 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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