sensitive
IPA: sˈɛnsʌtɪv
noun
- A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
adjective
- Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
- Responsive to stimuli.
- (of a person) Easily offended, upset, or hurt.
- (of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.
- Meant to be concealed or kept secret.
- Being aware of the feelings of others and taking care not to offend them.
- Important, intricate, and requiring great delicacy.
- (of an instrument) Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.
- (archaic) Having paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.
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Examples of "sensitive" in Sentences
- The dog is sensitive to tinkle.
- He's a sensitive and fragile guy.
- The dialogue is sensitive and agile.
- He has a sensitive feeling about her.
- It's not our job to coddle the sensitive.
- I feel extremely sensitive about the matter of nepotism.