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   sensitive

   /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences: "the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones" Similar responsive toquick to respond tosensitized toreactive tosentient ofaware ofconscious ofalive tosusceptible toeasily affected byvulnerable toattuned totuned in torare:susceptive ofOpposite unresponsiveimperviousinsensitive
   • ▪ easily damaged, injured, or distressed by slight changes: "the committee called for improved protection of wildlife in environmentally sensitive areas" Similar delicateeasily damagedfragiletendersorepainfulrawOpposite resilienttough
   • ▪ (of photographic materials) prepared so as to respond rapidly to the action of light.
   • ▪ (of a market) unstable and liable to quick changes of price because of outside influences: "the Japanese were successfully entering many of the most sensitive markets"
   • 2. having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings: "I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill" Similar tactfulcarefulthoughtfuldiplomaticdelicatesubtlefinely tunedkid-glovesympatheticcompassionateunderstandingempatheticintuitivefeelingresponsivereceptiveperceptivediscerningacuteinsightfulOpposite insensitiveclumsylike bull in a china shop
   • ▪ easily offended or upset: "I suppose I shouldn't be so sensitive" Similar easily offendedeasily upseteasily hurtthin-skinnedtouchyoversensitivehypersensitivedefensiveemotionalvolatiletemperamentalparanoidneuroticinformal:twitchyuptightrare:umbrageousOpposite thick-skinned
   • 3. kept secret or with restrictions on disclosure to avoid endangering security: "he was suspected of passing sensitive information to other countries"

   noun

   • 1. a person who is believed to respond to paranormal influences.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘sensory’): from Old French sensitif, -ive or medieval Latin sensitivus, formed irregularly from Latin sentire ‘feel’. The current senses date from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sensitiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSENSITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SENSITIVE definition: 1. easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SENSITIVE is sensory. How to use sensitive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sensitive.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSENSITIVITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the fact of a situation, subject, etc. needing to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people: Such is the sensitivity of the information that only two people are allowed to know it. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSENSITIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is sensitive to a physical force, substance, or treatment is easily affected by it and often harmed by it. ...a chemical which is sensitive to light. [ + to] ...gentle cosmetics for sensitive skin. Synonyms: delicate, tender, fragile, raw More Synonyms of sensitive. sensitivity uncountable noun.

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   adjective. endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses. readily or excessively affected by external agencies or influences. having acute mental or emotional sensibility; aware of and responsive to the feelings of others. easily pained, annoyed, etc. pertaining to or connected with the senses or sensation.

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   Sensitive describes something or someone who reacts quickly and strongly. It's often something to protect — like baby skin, government documents, or a fragile ecosystem.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › sensitiveSensitive - definition of sensitive by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Capable of perceiving with a sense or senses: Aristotle held that animals have a sensitive soul, but only humans have a rational one. 2. Responsive or capable of responding to a chemical stimulus or substance. Used especially of a cell, tissue, or organism. 3. a.

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   Sensitivity has many shades of meaning but most relate to your response to your environment — either physical or emotional. Sensitivity to cold means you’re quick to notice the slightest chill — in the air or in another person’s actions.

10. ludwig.guru › s › sensitivesensitive | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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    The word 'sensitive' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe someone or something that is easily affected by other people or their circumstances. For example, "John is a very sensitive person and needs to be treated with care and respect.". exact ( 60 )

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    Find 75 different ways to say SENSITIVE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.