sensitive

Everyday

1. Sensitive means easily hurt or upset by what others say or do. tree →
2. Sensitive also means understanding other people's feelings and being careful not to hurt them. tree →
3. Easily affected or harmed by something, like sensitive skin or sensitive teeth. tree →
4. Able to notice very small changes: a sensitive instrument. tree →
5. Secret or private information that needs care. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life and health: sensitive skin needs sun cream; sensitive teeth hurt with cold drinks. In feelings lessons: be sensitive to others. In science: sensitive scales measure tiny masses. Safety online: do not share sensitive information like passwords.

Examples

• He is sensitive about his height, so don't tease him. tree →
• She is a sensitive friend who notices when you are sad. tree →
• I have sensitive skin, so I use special sun cream. tree →
• Cold ice cream hurts my sensitive teeth. tree →
• Dogs have very sensitive noses. tree →
• This scale is sensitive enough to weigh a feather. tree →
• Never share sensitive information like passwords online. tree →
• No one but a true Princess could be so sensitive. tree →

Note

Followed by "to" (sensitive to light) or "about" (sensitive about his ears). Noun: sensitivity. False friend trap: "sensible" means having good sense, which is different.