sensitive

US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

UK /'sensətɪv/

A2

adjective

  • Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
  • Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • Easily irritated or damaged.
  • Easily offended or upset.
  • Capable of registering slight changes or differences.
  • (Private information) needing careful treatment
  • Quick to respond to changes in economic conditions.
  • Concerning awareness of small differences
  • Requiring careful handling or discretion.
  • Requiring tact or caution.
  • Highly responsive to external influences or stimuli.
  • Containing information that could be damaging if revealed.
  • Capable of registering slight differences or changes.
  • Able to recognize the feelings of others
  • Responsive to physical touch
  • Having or displaying a delicate and refined sensibility.
  • Becoming unstable