How to Use sensitive in a Sentence

sensitive

1 of 2 adjective

• I found him to be a sensitive and caring person.
• He acts like a tough guy, but he's really very sensitive to criticism.
• Still, the episode lands at a sensitive time.
  — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
• The one whose own dreams failed and who took it out on his sensitive son.
  — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
• Take care not to place sensitive species too close to grow light bulbs.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
• Only sensitive dog lovers should skip this ride.
  — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
• That's a load of actives, so this serum may not be the best for sensitive-skinned folks.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
• Keep in mind that some people are sensitive to these products.
  — Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
• Plants are sensitive to heat and do not tolerate drought.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
• You’re allowed to be sensitive and assertive at the same time.
  — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
• These are sensitive times, after all, even for big-ass-truck-loving fight-fans.
  — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
• Mums have a shallow root system that is sensitive to drying out.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
• Cox said that history means the city should be more sensitive to what the public wants for the land.
  — Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
• Iris is a bright young girl with a sensitive temperament and big heart.
  — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
• Dawson was strong and sensitive in equal measure.
  — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
• Here are the best sunscreens for sensitive skin on the market today.
  — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2023
• Carrie brushed this off and said my wife was being overly sensitive.
  — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 17 Aug. 2023
• Be mindful of how your body feels, and work with an instructor who is sensitive to your needs.
  — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
• Taiwan was one of the most sensitive topics at the summit.
  — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
• These come as touch-sensitive points that respond to different taps and holds.
  — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
• My nose is a hundred thousand times more sensitive than any human’s.
  — Bruce Headlam, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
• Say goodbye to guesswork and overcooked yolks with this heat-sensitive egg timer.
  — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
• The strait is the world’s most sensitive chokepoint for oil tankers, and its closure has caused crude oil prices to spike.
  — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
• Other kinds of cancer drugs may be sensitive to timing, too.
  — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
• Wild deodorant is suitable for all skin types—even the most sensitive.
  — Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
• Gap shares are among the most sensitive to falling interest rates.
  — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
• While some of my linen pieces feel scratchy, this one is ultra soft and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin.
  — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
• All of us, too sensitive in my favorite ways, skin pulled back from our bones, hugged in a group and wept without words.
  — Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
• This safe-for-sensitive-skin formula is an all-in-one product.
  — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
• Plus, this serum didn't cause any reaction on my super sensitive, rosacea-prone skin.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024

sensitive

2 of 2 noun

• Not only are their luxury homes more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
  — Lance Lambert, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022
• Not only are those high-end housing markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
  — Lance Lambert, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2022
• Many of the sectors that have seen price relief aren't interest-rate sensitive.
  — Quartz, 19 Dec. 2022
• Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
  — Bylance Lambert, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2022
• This is the kind of sandwich that inspires the sensitive to feel guilty and the angry to shame others over their choices.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2023
• Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive.
  — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
• The helmets are 3-D printed, the gloves are touch-screen sensitive, and the each of the two custom suits is a single piece.
  — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 14 July 2021
• Not a huge issue for everyone and caffeine is one of the best things to supplement to improve focus, but could be off-putting if your sensitive to caffeine.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
• But there may be genuine differences which are not so temporally or cultural sensitive.
  — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2011
• In particular, investors should avoid those bonds that are considered interest-rate sensitive.
  — Brian Menickella, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
• Once allergies and sensitives have been checked, the serum or cream can be safely applied up to twice per day – generally in the morning and night after cleansing and toning.
  — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
• Carnival rides will have minimal lights and sound to accommodate guests with sensory sensitives and challenges.
  — Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 23 Feb. 2023
• Consumers with allergies or sensitives to stevia, ragweed, related plants, and monk fruit should not consume the affected products.
  — Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
• Because the textbook business is highly competitive and price sensitive, Chegg’s growth potential is mainly in the latter segment.
  — Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2020
• As a result, Faucher said, job losses are more likely to be concentrated in areas like housing and other durable goods that are interest-rate sensitive, as opposed to services consumption.
  — Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 May 2022
• Observers say this intense desire to avoid error may come from an ingrained cultural tendency toward mockery in social interactions, even in classroom settings, which makes the French sensitive to ridicule.
  — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2023
• Just as impressive as Smit-McPhee’s sensitive, moving performance—which earned him a best supporting actor nod at the Oscars this weekend—has been his sartorial flair on the red carpet.
  — Vogue, 25 Mar. 2022
• Coronado’s personal experience with the coronavirus has made the Oaxaca native sensitive to the pandemic situation in the state.
  — Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
• The Quiet Zone is a place where mystic scientists, gun-loving locals, and electromagnetic hyper-sensitives all live amongst one another, and Drake Equation chronicles their lives in rich detail.
  — Laura Mallonee, WIRED, 3 May 2018
• What Happens Next Medical experts have described Biden's prostate cancer as hormone-sensitive, which could improve the likelihood of successful management with the current regimen.
  — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025