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sensitive

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/]

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Learn how to use sensitive in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Do you think being sensitive is a good quality or a bad one?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Why are some people more sensitive to spicy foods than others?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How can you tell if someone is sensitive about the information you shared?

How to pronounce sensitive

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/]

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