sensitive
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
easily affected; thoughtful
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- 1.
Easily affected by something, or aware of others’ feelings.
"She is very sensitive to criticism."
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She is very sensitive to criticism.
She is very sensitive to criticism.
My skin is sensitive to the sun.
My skin is sensitive to the sun.
He is a sensitive and caring friend.
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How do you pronounce sensitive?
sensitive is pronounced [/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does sensitive mean?
sensitive means "easily affected; thoughtful". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is sensitive?
sensitive is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She is very sensitive to criticism." — used to mean "easily affected; thoughtful".
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