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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506

sensitive

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sensitive /ˈsɛnsətɪv/ adjective
sensitive
/ˈsɛnsətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of SENSITIVE
[more sensitive; most sensitive]
: easily upset by the things that people think or say about you敏感的;容易生气的
often + about
opposite insensitive
: likely to cause people to become upset易惹恼人的;令人不安的;敏感的
: aware of and understanding the feelings of other people善解人意的;体察的
often + to
opposite insensitive
: having an understanding of something : aware of something理解的;意识到的+ to
: easily affected by something in a way that is not pleasant or good : reacting to something in, on, or around you in a bad way易过敏的;易受不良影响的
often + to
: able to express thoughts and feelings through writing, music, dance, etc.有表现力的
technical
: able to sense very small changes in something灵敏的;灵敏度高的
: changing in response to something感应的
: needing to be handled in a careful or secret way in order to protect someone or something机密的;保密的

— sensitively

adverb
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506

sensitive

1 of 2

adjective

sen·​si·​tive ˈsen(t)-sə-tiv How to pronounce sensitive (audio)
ˈsen(t)s-təv
1
2
a
: receptive to sense impressions
b
: capable of being stimulated or excited by external agents (such as light, gravity, or contact)
sensitive cells
3
: highly responsive or susceptible: such as
a(1)
: easily hurt or damaged
especially : easily hurt emotionally
(2)
: delicately aware of the attitudes and feelings of others
b
: excessively or abnormally susceptible : hypersensitive
sensitive to egg protein
c
: readily fluctuating in price or demand
sensitive commodities
d
: capable of indicating minute differences : delicate
sensitive scales
e
: readily affected or changed by various agents (such as light or mechanical shock)
a photographic emulsion sensitive to red light
f
: highly radiosensitive
4
a
: concerned with highly classified government information or involving discretionary authority over important policy matters
sensitive documents
b
: calling for tact, care, or caution in treatment : touchy
a sensitive issue like race relations
5
: having or showing concern for a specified matter
usually used in combination
a price-sensitive customerenvironmentally sensitive policies
sensitively adverb
sensitiveness noun

sensitive

2 of 2

noun

1
: a person having occult or psychical abilities
2
: a sensitive person
Choose the Right Synonym for sensitive

liable, open, exposed, subject, prone, susceptible, sensitive mean being by nature or through circumstances likely to experience something adverse.

liable implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation.

liable to get lost

open stresses a lack of barriers preventing incurrence.

a claim open to question

exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening.

exposed to infection

subject implies an openness for any reason to something that must be suffered or undergone.

all reports are subject to review

prone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something.

prone to delay

susceptible implies conditions existing in one's nature or individual constitution that make incurrence probable.

very susceptible to flattery

sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli.

unduly sensitive to criticism

Example Sentences

Adjective He acts like a tough guy, but he's really very sensitive to criticism. I found him to be a sensitive and caring person.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The world's largest cryptocurrency by market value has been particularly sensitive to the global financial and economic backdrop in recent weeks, rising and falling alongside broader markets. Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Many privacy advocates raised alarms in the wake of the Dobbs decision about the sensitive nature of personal data stored on menstrual-tracking applications used by millions of women. Keith Lewis, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 After July’s unexpectedly strong jobs report—which showed the economy added 528,000 jobs—the Fed will be sensitive to the labor market overheating, said economists at investment bank Credit Suisse. Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 30 Aug. 2022 The tech-heavy Nasdaq, which is more sensitive to Fed policy, has dropped nearly 7% over the same period. Will Daniel, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, the state is expected to seek a protective order to prevent involved parties from discussing details of the murder case outside the courtroom, citing high pre-trial publicity and the sensitive nature of some evidence. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, wasn’t certain of the timeline. John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Hydrangeas are particularly sensitive to lack of moisture. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022 The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, wasn't certain of the timeline. CBS News, 27 Aug. 2022
Noun
Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2022 Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2022 Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 As a result, Faucher said, job losses are more likely to be concentrated in areas like housing and other durable goods that are interest-rate sensitive, as opposed to services consumption. Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 May 2022 Just as impressive as Smit-McPhee’s sensitive, moving performance—which earned him a best supporting actor nod at the Oscars this weekend—has been his sartorial flair on the red carpet. Vogue, 25 Mar. 2022 In particular, investors should avoid those bonds that are considered interest-rate sensitive. Brian Menickella, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021 Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021 Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin sensitivus, probably alteration of sensativus, from sensatus sensate

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun

1807, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of sensitive was in the 15th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506
sensitive

adjective¹

1aware of other people's feelings善解人意VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe善解人意become變得體貼make sb使某人善解人意Her experiences had made her sensitive to other people's troubles.她的經歷使她善於體察他人的煩惱。remain仍然善解人意Researchers tried to remain sensitive to local issues.研究者努力對地方事務保持慎重。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極為/頗為/非常善解人意deeply, unusually極為/超乎尋常地善解人意a deeply sensitive, caring man極為善解人意、關心他人的男子PREPOSITIONto對⋯理解Horses are very sensitive to their riders' moods.馬能敏銳地感受到騎馬人的情緒。
sensitive

adjective²

2reacting more than usual to sth; easily upset敏感;易怒VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe, seem神經過敏;似乎愛生氣become變得神經過敏remain依然神經過敏They remain sensitive to accusations of neo-colonialism.他們仍然對新殖民主義的指責很敏感。make sb/sth sensitive (to sth)使⋯(對某事)敏感These drugs can make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.這些藥物會造成皮膚對日照極度敏感。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常敏感acutely, deeply, highly, painfully, particularly極端敏感;非常敏感;特別神經質overly過於敏感increasingly日漸敏感a little, slightly, etc.有點兒/略有些敏感PREPOSITIONabout對於⋯在意Teenagers are often very sensitive about their appearance.青少年常常對自己的外表很在意。to對⋯敏感He was acutely sensitive to criticism.他對批評極為敏感。
sensitive

adjective³

3needing to be dealt with carefully需謹慎處理VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe敏感become變得敏感remain依然敏感consider, deem認為/視為敏感The information was deemed too sensitive to be broadcast.這條消息被認為過於敏感而不宜報道。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常敏感an extremely sensitive question極為敏感的問題highly高度敏感this highly sensitive issue這一高度敏感的問題potentially可能變得敏感It is not known how the Russians obtained such potentially sensitive information.沒有人知道俄國人是如何得到這些可能極為敏感的信息的。commercially, culturally, ecologically, environmentally, politically商業上/文化上/生態上/環境上/政治上敏感commercially sensitive information商業上的敏感信息culturally sensitive policies文化上的敏感政策
sensitive

adjective⁴

4able to measure very small changes靈敏VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe靈敏The bat's hearing is remarkably sensitive.蝙蝠的聽覺特別敏銳。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常靈敏especially, exquisitely, highly, incredibly, remarkably特別靈敏;極為敏感;靈敏度高;異常靈敏The equipment is highly sensitive.這套設備靈敏度很高。enough, sufficiently足夠靈敏The probe is sensitive enough to detect the presence of a single microbe.這個探測器靈敏度很高,哪怕只有一個微生物個體也能檢測出來。PREPOSITIONto對⋯敏感sensitive to the slightest movement對極輕微的移動都很敏感

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