Comparative for having or displaying an appreciation of the feelings of others
“We were given a long debriefing on how to be sensitive to the feelings of the mourners.”
Comparative for easily damaged, injured, or distressed by slight changes
“The hot coffee burnt Kramer's sensitive skin while he was in the cinema.”
Comparative for painful or sore due to an injury
“My bruise was still a little sensitive a few days after my accident.”
Comparative for easily offended or upset
“He acknowledges that his abrasive manner can upset the more sensitive among those he deals with.”
Comparative for potentially controversial or offensive
“This is a highly sensitive issue which should be handled with the utmost discretion.”
Comparative for requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
“We will need to find someone experienced with sensitive matters such as this.”
Comparative for connected with matters that are confidential or classified
“Staff were instructed to shred the sensitive documents.”
Comparative for animate and responsive to stimuli
“The company's latest AI robot is so sensitive that it's almost creepy.”
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