Definition of «delicate sensibilities»

The phrase "delicate sensibilities" refers to a person's or group's tendency towards being easily offended, hurt, or upset by certain things. It suggests that they have a heightened awareness and emotional response to certain stimuli, often related to their values, beliefs, or personal experiences. People with delicate sensibilities may be overly sensitive to criticism, rejection, or perceived slights, and may struggle to cope in situations where their feelings are challenged or threatened.

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For one with more delicate sensibilities, I would point them to the subprime mortgage market in 2006, of which I wrote a timely piece. (alephblog.com)
Your feet may end up leading you to the Church of St Francis, which plays host to the grave of Portuguese mariner Marco de Vasco who first ventured to this part of the world in 1498, as well as evidence of the more delicate sensibilities of other travelling Europeans. (greatrail.com)
With the exception of the fact that somebody has been bumped off, the cozy tends to be light in tone; that is, it is crafted so as not to offend delicate sensibilities. (thebalancecareers.com)
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