Victorian naturalists often wrote about the sensitive plant as a curious organism they believed was intermediate between plants and animals.

The botanist kept the light-sensitive specimens in a dark box to prevent damage.

He was so over-sensitive to her tone that he misread her apology as an insult.

Before submitting the manuscript, she hired a sensitivity reader to advise on potentially problematic portrayals.

Many authors consult sensitivity readers before publication to avoid unintentional offense.

Her rejection sensitivity made her interpret a delayed text as a sign she was being abandoned.

The robotics team prioritized optimizing the control loop because the system's time-sensitive responses could cause instability if delayed.

Because the username field is case-sensitive, 'Admin' and 'admin' are treated as different accounts.

After years of unexplained reactions, she was finally diagnosed with multiple chemical sensitivity, which made going to stores and public transport extremely difficult.

Therapists are learning to better recognize sensory processing sensitivities in adults and children to tailor support strategies.