רְגִישׁוּת
regishut
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. When you feel things very strongly, or when you easily notice how other people are feeling.
2. When your body reacts badly to something, like a certain food or medicine.
HistoryThis word comes from the ancient Hebrew root ר.ג.ש, which appears in the Bible. In the Bible, this root meant to feel a very strong emotion, like being very excited or upset. Over time, the word רגישות was created to mean the quality of feeling things easily.
Example
יש לי רגישות לחלב.
I have a sensitivity to milk.
