sensitive

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/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ English

Definitions

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.“Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news.”
(of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting or hurting.“Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates.”

Related words

Synonyms

aware caring classified compassionate nesh precise tender sensible reactive alive delicate oversensitive excitable responsive touchy thin-skinned erogenous sore

Antonyms

insensitive nonsensitive resistant stoic uncaring

Associated

sensitivity detector detect infrared detection skin radiation measurements temperature information pollution noise

Rhymes

insensitive hypersensitive oversensitive

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