sensitive

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily affected emotionally or physically.

Example Sentences

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

She has very sensitive skin that reacts to most cosmetics.

Example Expressions

a sensitive issue

Synonyms

delicate, reactive, tender, responsive, emotional, fragile

Entry 1

delicate, reactive

Entry 2

delicate, tender, responsive, emotional, fragile

Antonyms

insensitive, robust, tough, unfeeling

Entry 1

insensitive, robust

Entry 2

insensitive, tough, unfeeling

Collocations

sensitive skin, sensitive information, emotionally sensitive, highly sensitive, sensitive issue