sensitive
Aussprache: [/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/]
Kontext: „emotions“
(adjective) when someone has strong feelings and can easily get hurt or upset. Like when you have a friend who cries easily or gets upset when others are mean, they are sensitive.
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She is very sensitive to criticism, so we should be careful how we offer feedback.
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He tries to act tough and hide his sensitive side.
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Do you think being sensitive is a good quality or a bad one?
Kontext: „reactions“
(adjective) being easily affected by changes, sounds, or touches. When someone jumps at loud noises or quickly pulls their hand away from hot things, they are sensitive to those things.
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The sensitive equipment can detect even the slightest variations.
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His skin is not sensitive to certain fabrics, so he can wear anything comfortably.
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Why are some people more sensitive to spicy foods than others?
Kontext: „information“
(adjective) when something needs to be kept secret or private. Like when you tell your friend a secret, you trust them to be sensitive and keep it to themselves.
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She promised to be sensitive about the personal details shared with her.
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He was not sensitive with the confidential information and shared it with others.
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How can you tell if someone is sensitive about the information you shared?