sensitive

Definition

  • adj. responsive to physical stimuli
  • adj. being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
  • adj. hurting
  • adj. of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security

Word forms

Plural
sensitives

Example sentences

  1. a.

    She is very sensitive to criticism and takes it to heart.

  2. [机]

    The sensitive equipment can detect even the slightest changes in temperature.