🌸sensitive

adjective
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily affected emotionally or physically.
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example Sentences

She has very sensitive skin that reacts to most cosmetics.

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

Example Expressions

a sensitive issue

Synonyms

delicate, tender, responsive, emotional, fragile, reactive
Entry 1
delicate, tender, responsive, emotional, fragile
Entry 2
delicate, reactive

Antonyms

insensitive, tough, unfeeling, robust
Entry 1
insensitive, tough, unfeeling
Entry 2
insensitive, robust

Collocations

sensitive skin, sensitive information, emotionally sensitive, highly sensitive, sensitive issue

More Example Sentences

He is sensitive enough to listen first.

We are sensitive enough to change our tone.

They handle sensitive topics professionally.

She is sensitive enough to apologize quickly.

He was sensitive enough to avoid harsh words.

They were sensitive enough to give him space.

She was sensitive enough to offer help quietly.

They are sensitive enough to respect boundaries.

We were sensitive enough to notice the change in mood.

I am sensitive enough to notice when someone is uncomfortable.

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