sensibility to vs sensibility for

Both 'sensibility to' and 'sensibility for' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sensibility to' is used when referring to being sensitive or responsive to something, while 'sensibility for' is used when talking about having a particular sensitivity or understanding of something.

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sensibility to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'sensibility to' when describing someone's sensitivity or responsiveness to a particular thing or situation.

Examples:

She has a great sensibility to the needs of others.
His sensibility to art makes him a great critic.

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After a certain point there's a need for sensibility to call up disturbance.
I doubt you have the sensibility to understand the completeness of separation.
But growing up at 915, compassion was not a word to be debated; it was a sensibility to how we are together.
Your role must be not only that of a facilitator, Mr Van Rompuy, but of a driving force behind this Europe, and we appeal to your democratic and pro-European sensibility to ensure that this new impetus will bring benefits for this Europe.
Only you possess the sensibilities to appreciate it fully.
I will be sure to pass on all Parliament's comments and sensibilities to this problem, which, in fact, is a major issue, as each of you has pointed out.
After life with Myrtle, I doubt any of us have sensibilities left to offend.
Redolent, with fertility not to mention sensibility or even eroticism
And her little interest in the banal activities of youth, her high-minded sensibility guided Linda to her life's purpose.
So, if you want her to feel comfortable, you're going to have to appeal to her sensibilities.
Are you appealing to my sensibilities for good corporate?
The Council Decision (13886/2005) differs from the Commission proposal (COM(2005)0435) in terms of procedure and with regard to some sensibilities of neighbouring Member States.
I wish to express my strong outrage - and on this issue I also appeal to the sensibility of every Italian Member - at the vile attempt to offend Italy's national dignity and cast judgment on our sovereignty.
"I think this movie is closer to your sensibility than mine."
I'm sorry, what was so offensive to your refined sensibilities that you needed to flee?
We are convinced that, in order to be successful, a European Union common foreign and security policy must be based on the concept of balance in order to respond to the sensibilities of all the Member States and, therefore, of all the citizens.
Jane Austin. Sense and Sensibility.
Sontag called it the sensibility of failed seriousness.
Second, this completely shocks the conscience and sensibilities...
So, authenticity is becoming the new consumer sensibility.

Alternatives:

sensitivity to
awareness of
response to
reactivity to
perceptiveness to

sensibility for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'sensibility for' when referring to having a particular sensitivity or understanding of something.