Sensitive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light".
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Examples
- The doctor warned her that her sensitive skin might react badly to the new medication.
- The photographer had to be careful not to expose the sensitive film to direct sunlight.
- The sensitive thermostat in the greenhouse was set to maintain a precise temperature.
- The patient's sensitive eyes were irritated by the bright lights in the hospital room.
- The engineer used a sensitive microphone to detect the faint sounds coming from the faulty engine.
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Meaning 2
Able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin".
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Meaning 3
Being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; "sensitive to the local community and its needs".
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Meaning 4
Of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security.
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Meaning 5
Hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw".
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