sensitive

US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

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UK /'sensətɪv/

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adj.AdjectiveTaking offense easily; easily upset or hurt

Kerry is quite sensitive about her weight, so don't mention it

adj.Adjective(Private information) needing careful treatment

This information about the company is sensitive and should not be shared outside of it

adj.AdjectiveConcerning awareness of small differences

He is very light-sensitive so he wears dark glasses even in winter

adj.AdjectiveAble to recognize the feelings of others

Her sensitive nature knew when I was sad

adj.AdjectiveResponsive to physical touch

That area of his skin was very sensitive after the bee had stung him

adj.AdjectiveBecoming unstable

The stock market is quite sensitive at the moment

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DNA from algae that causes them to produce a light-sensitive protein on their cell surface.
DNA from algae that causes them to produce a light-sensitive protein on their cell surface.

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The use/mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive, or taboo words, because, we have to use them in order to talk about them.
The use/mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive, or taboo words, because, we have to use them in order to talk about them.

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One of the negative consequences about not experiencing fully our pain, being sensitive
One of the negative consequences about not experiencing fully our pain, being sensitive
enough to our own pain, is that it makes us less sensitive to the pain of others and that
enough to our own pain, is that it makes us less sensitive to the pain of others and that

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By training their super sensitive noses, dogs can recognize cancerous odors.
By training their super sensitive noses, dogs can recognize cancerous odors.

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Your eyes are sensitive enough to be damaged by the blast wave, even without direct contact,
Your eyes are sensitive enough to be damaged by the blast wave, even without direct contact,

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'Sensible' and 'sensitive' are often confused, but they are quite different.
'Sensible' and 'sensitive' are often confused, but they are quite different.
Sensitive is related to feelings. If you are sensitive, it can mean that you think about how other people feel.
Sensitive is related to feelings. If you are sensitive, it can mean that you think about how other people feel.

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This area is covered with light-sensitive cells
This area is covered with light-sensitive cells

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Losing excess fat can also help you become more insulin sensitive.
Losing excess fat can also help you become more insulin sensitive.
become more insulin sensitive.
become more insulin sensitive.

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