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sensitive
Synonyms and Antonyms of sensitive
- a scale that is sensitive to the smallest change in weight
- She's very sensitive to the sun and will burn if she's outside for any amount of time.
at risk, in deep water, in jeopardy
- the sensitive skin of a newborn mouse
durable, firm, flinty, hard, hardy, resistant, robust, rugged, solid, sound, stiff, stout, strong, sturdy, substantial
- sensitive data
- Pointing out to the boss that she's wrong is always a sensitive task.
Synonym Discussion of sensitive
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- liable to get lost
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- a claim open to question
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- exposed to infection
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- all reports are subject to review
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- prone to delay
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- very susceptible to flattery
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- unduly sensitive to criticism
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