PERCEPTIVENESS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

perceptiveness

noun

Definition of perceptiveness

as in insight

the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships the author's keen perceptiveness allows her some unique insights into the lives of real-life heroes

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as in sensitivity

the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences a drama critic who was much respected for the perceptiveness of his critical observations

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Recent Examples of perceptiveness There is no denying her perceptiveness, and her contemporaneous letters to her husband’s successor, Andrew Johnson—mostly attempts to secure positions for Lincoln loyalists—do not suggest a woman mentally finished off by yet more grief and loss. — Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 The future will favor perceptiveness. — Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026 But what the rest of the league isn’t factoring in is the perceptiveness of one of the game’s all-time great players. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Come for the funny videos, stay for the insight into the future of automation.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Bansal and Jiang’s solution shows how unfathomably complex systems can be wrangled into something much simpler and easier to study — and offers insights that have potential applications in math, physics, and even machine learning.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

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These consumer preferences also reflect Wrangler’s sustainability goals, while trying to meet consumer price sensitivities.

— Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Parent Erika Flores pointed to the school’s program for students with autism, noting that many of these children, including her son, have sensory issues that could heighten their sensitivity to odors from cremation.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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