sensibility

Universal Words noun (plural sensibilities) 1 [U,C] the ability to experience and understand deep feelings, especially in art and literature: a man of impeccable manners, charm and sensibility * musical / artistic sensibility 2 (sensibilities) [pl.] a person's feelings, especially when the person is easily offended or influenced by sth: The article offended her religious sensibilities. * The play gave no thought to the sensibilities of the audience.