/ˈsensɪtɪv/
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Translation
Quick to feel or notice things; easily hurt, upset, or damaged.
Word origin
From Medieval Latin sensitivus, from Latin sentire, to feel.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sentire
- English cognates
- sense, sentiment
Examples
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A sensitive person is easily hurt by words.
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"Sensitive to" something means easily affected by it.
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A sensitive subject can upset people, so talk about it gently.
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