susceptibility

Universal Words noun (plural susceptibilities) (written) 1 [U,sing.] ~ (to sth) the state of being very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by sth: susceptibility to disease / infection 2 (susceptibilities) [pl.] a person's feelings which are likely to be easily hurt SYNSENSIBILITIES: It was all carried out without any consideration for the susceptibilities of the bereaved family.