1
as in keen
able to sense slight impressions or differences
a scale that is sensitive to the smallest change in weight
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2
as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
she's very sensitive to the sun and will burn if she's outside for any amount of time
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3
as in fragile
easily injured without careful handling
the sensitive skin of a newborn mouse
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4
as in sensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the senses
sensitive data
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
pointing out to the boss that she's wrong is always a sensitive task
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as in psychic
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the extreme sensitiveness of the detection mechanism means that the alarm is always going accidentally
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Recent Examples of sensitive
Jeremiah Bartz, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The appointment to the high-profile role is time sensitive, as outgoing Chicago Public Schools’ CEO Pedro Martinez is set to leave his position June 18.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024
The fair is not the place for introverts, neat freaks, sensitives, or anyone who cannot tolerate unrelenting, bone-deep heat.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
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These searches help keep digital communications and sensitive information safe.
—Jeremiah Bartz, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The appointment to the high-profile role is time sensitive, as outgoing Chicago Public Schools’ CEO Pedro Martinez is set to leave his position June 18.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Noun
What This Means For You Anyone can use a hair oil, but choosing one and determining how often to use it depends on your hair type, personal sensitives, and hair care needs.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024
The fair is not the place for introverts, neat freaks, sensitives, or anyone who cannot tolerate unrelenting, bone-deep heat.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
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Adjective
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According to insiders, Ahuja still believes in Rothman and wasn’t keen on a big shake-up, not when the studio has momentum, is profitable and is about to undertake the ambitious and risky move of releasing all four of Sam Mendes’ Beatles films in April 2028.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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This leaves them vulnerable to starvation and dehydration.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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Without strong glutes to stabilize your pelvis and support your spine, other areas of your body are stressed and become more vulnerable to injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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That’s where trust can become fragile if leaders start to chase proxies instead of performance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene warned before the confidence vote that a change in government could threaten Mongolia’s fragile democracy, which only started in the early 1990s after the Soviet Union collapsed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Rocking, hand-flapping or repeating sounds are types of stimming that can help neurodivergent people self-soothe or cope with sensory challenges.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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There are 15 ground-level activities and eight sensory play experiences for discovery.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But the fact that Schwartzman, in his first film, was given the difficult task of stealing laughs away from a comedy legend, and so often succeeds in doing so, gives him the slight edge.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Dietary fat can be difficult to digest and may cause more irritation and pain.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The original rat killer Published April 25, 2007 With one quick flick of his wrist, Scott Mellanby felled a rodent and became part of South Florida sports lore.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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No matter how small your business, here is a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats: Start with the basics.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Insulated pots can also provide a bit of extra protection for root systems that can be susceptible to extreme temperature swings, Vater says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Most aren’t susceptible to personal appeals with no payback.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The name angel pie gives a few of this dessert's secrets away: The crust is a super delicate meringue that's crisp on the outside but marshmallowy on the inside.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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If wearing a bra outside of your clothes feels like a bit much, try popping it over a delicate lace skirt for that same sultry vibe.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
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“Sensitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitive. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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