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Sensitive
ˈsɛn(t)sɪtɪv
Sensitive definitions
adjective
sensitive
- quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
"the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones"
responsive to quick to respond to sensitized to reactive to sentient of- easily damaged, injured, or distressed by slight changes
"the committee called for improved protection of wildlife in environmentally sensitive areas"
- (of photographic materials) prepared so as to respond rapidly to the action of light
- (of a market) unstable and liable to quick changes of price because of outside influences
"the Japanese were successfully entering many of the most sensitive markets"
- having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings
"I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill"
- easily offended or upset
"I suppose I shouldn't be so sensitive"
- kept secret or with restrictions on disclosure to avoid endangering security
"he was suspected of passing sensitive information to other countries"
noun
sensitive
sensitives
- a person who is believed to respond to paranormal influences