Definition of sensitive
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : sensory sense 2
2a : 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
4a : 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 combinationa price-sensitive customerenvironmentally sensitive policies
sensitive
nounDefinition of sensitive (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a person having occult or psychical abilities
2 : a sensitive person
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The first known use of sensitive was in the 15th century
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