sensitive

/ˈsɛn.sə.tɪv/

adjectivesen · si · tive

Think: **SEN**sitive people have **SEN**timents—keep the middle **si** soft and end with **-tive** (not -tivee).

Yes, it's sensitive. Watch the ending: it’s **-tive** (…t-i-v-e), and the middle vowel is **i**: **sen-si-tive**.

Definitions

  1. adjectiveeasily hurt, upset, or affected by what people say or do; having tender feelings
  2. adjectivequick to notice or react to small changes (such as light, sound, temperature, or pressure)
  3. adjectiveneeding to be handled carefully because it is delicate, important, or private (e.g., sensitive information)

Examples

  • “She is sensitive to criticism, so I try to give feedback kindly.”
  • “This camera is sensitive to low light and can take clear photos at night.”
  • “The report contains sensitive information and should not be shared.”

Synonyms

touchydelicateresponsivevulnerabletender

Antonyms

insensitivetoughunfeeling

Translations

ES sensiblePT sensívelFR sensible

Common misspellings

sensetivesensativesentitivesencitivesensitvesensetivsensitave

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