sensitive

1 of 2

adjective

sen·si·tive ˈsen(t)-sə-tiv How to pronounce sensitive (audio)

ˈsen(t)s-təv

: sensory sense 2

: receptive to sense impressions

: capable of being stimulated or excited by external agents (such as light, gravity, or contact)

sensitive cells

: 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

: excessively or abnormally susceptible : hypersensitive

sensitive to egg protein

: readily fluctuating in price or demand

sensitive commodities

: capable of indicating minute differences : delicate

sensitive scales

: readily affected or changed by various agents (such as light or mechanical shock)

a photographic emulsion sensitive to red light

: highly radiosensitive

: concerned with highly classified government information or involving discretionary authority over important policy matters

sensitive documents

: calling for tact, care, or caution in treatment : touchy

a sensitive issue like race relations

: 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

: a person having occult or psychical abilities

: a sensitive person

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

Kids Definition

sensitive

adjective

sen·si·tive ˈsen-sə-tiv How to pronounce sensitive (audio)

: easily or strongly affected, impressed, or hurt

a sensitive child

: likely to affect, impress, or hurt

a sensitive topic

: understanding of the feelings of others

: capable of responding to stimulation

sensitive structures of the ear

: readily affected or changed often in an unpleasant or negative way

I have sensitive skin.

Medical Definition

sensitive

adjective

sen·si·tive ˈsen(t)-sət-iv, ˈsen(t)-stiv How to pronounce sensitive (audio)

: sensory sense 2

sensitive nerves

: receptive to sense impressions

: capable of being stimulated or excited by external agents (as light, gravity, or contact)

a photographic emulsion sensitive to red light

sensitive protoplasm

: highly responsive or susceptible: as

: easily hurt or damaged

sensitive skin

especially : easily hurt emotionally

: excessively or abnormally susceptible : hypersensitive

sensitive to egg protein

: capable of indicating minute differences

sensitive scales

: readily affected or changed by various agents (as light or mechanical shock)

a sensitive colloid

单词	sensitiveness
释义	sensitive 1 of 2 adjective sen·si·tive ˈsen(t)-sə-tiv ˈsen(t)s-təv 1 : sensory sense 2 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 Synonyms Adjective acute delicate fine keen perceptive quick sharp See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing sensitive sensitive plant sensitive soul case-sensitive sensitive plant sensitive soul case-sensitive Kids Definition sensitive adjective sen·si·tive ˈsen-sə-tiv 1 : easily or strongly affected, impressed, or hurt a sensitive child 2 : likely to affect, impress, or hurt a sensitive topic 3 : understanding of the feelings of others 4 : capable of responding to stimulation sensitive structures of the ear 5 : readily affected or changed often in an unpleasant or negative way I have sensitive skin. Medical Definition sensitive adjective sen·si·tive ˈsen(t)-sət-iv, ˈsen(t)-stiv 1 : sensory sense 2 sensitive nerves 2 a : receptive to sense impressions b : capable of being stimulated or excited by external agents (as light, gravity, or contact) a photographic emulsion sensitive to red light sensitive protoplasm 3 : highly responsive or susceptible: as a : easily hurt or damaged sensitive skin especially : easily hurt emotionally b : excessively or abnormally susceptible : hypersensitive sensitive to egg protein c : capable of indicating minute differences sensitive scales d : readily affected or changed by various agents (as light or mechanical shock) a sensitive colloid sensitiveness noun as in sensitivity the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences the extreme sensitiveness of the detection mechanism means that the alarm is always going accidentally Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sensitivity perceptiveness perceptivity acuteness accuracy acuity keenness sharpness hypersensitivity delicacy exactness supersensitivity oversensitivity exactitude hypersensitiveness fineness hyperacuity oversensitiveness
随便看	cat's-eyes cat's-feet cat's-foot cat's-paw cat's-paws cat's-tail cat's-tail grass cat- cat-a-mountain cat-a-mountains cat-and-dog cat-built cat-chop cat-clover cat-eyed cat-hammed cat-haul cat-o'-nine-tails cat-rigged cata cata- cata-cornered catabaptist catabases catabasis

sensitive

adjective

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing sensitive

Kids Definition

adjective

Medical Definition

adjective

noun