Sensitive

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsətɪv/

Definitions of sensitive

noun a person who is easily affected by emotions or physical conditions; someone who is easily offended or hurt

Example Sentences

A1 I am a sensitive.

A2 She is known for being a sensitive.

B1 The sensitive in the group could not handle the criticism.

B2 As a sensitive, he often feels overwhelmed by his emotions.

C1 The sensitive's ability to empathize makes them a great counselor.

C2 Being a sensitive can be both a blessing and a curse in the world of art.

adjective referring to a person who is easily affected by emotions or physical conditions; easily offended or hurt

Example Sentences

A1 She is very sensitive to loud noises.

A2 The baby's skin is very sensitive to the sun.

B1 He is a sensitive artist who is easily moved by beauty.

B2 The issue of animal cruelty is a sensitive topic for many people.

C1 As a therapist, she has a sensitive approach to dealing with clients' emotions.

C2 The diplomat's sensitive handling of the negotiations helped to avoid a conflict.

Examples of sensitive in a Sentence

formal It is important to handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.

informal She is very sensitive to criticism and gets upset easily.

slang I can't believe he's so sensitive about his hair, he gets defensive whenever someone mentions it.

figurative The artist's work is so sensitive to light that it changes appearance throughout the day.

Grammatical Forms of sensitive

past tense

sensitized

plural

sensitives

comparative

more sensitive

superlative

most sensitive

present tense

senses

future tense

will sense

perfect tense

have sensed

continuous tense

is sensing

singular

sensitive

positive degree

sensitive

infinitive

to sense

gerund

sensing

participle

sensing

Origin and Evolution of sensitive

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sensitive' originated from the Latin word 'sensitivus' which is derived from 'sentire' meaning 'to feel'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is easily affected or hurt by outside influences, the word 'sensitive' has evolved to also connote being perceptive or responsive to emotions or stimuli.