it wounded my sensibilities

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• Sensibility — Sen si*bil i*ty, n.; pl. {Sensibilities}. [Cf. F. sensibilit[ e], LL. sensibilitas.] 1. (Physiol.) The quality or state of being sensible, or capable of sensation; capacity to feel or perceive. [1913 Webster] 2. The capacity of emotion or feeling …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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• sensibility — noun plural sensibilities 1 wound/offend sb s sensibilities to offend someone by being rude or unpleasant etc: It wounded her delicate sensibilities to be addressed in such a vulgar manner. 2 (U) the ability to understand feelings, especially… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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