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Sensitive

noun
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
Word Frequency: 30.6

Definitions

1.nounA person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
2.adjectiveHaving the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
3.adjectiveResponsive to stimuli.
4.adjective(of a person) Easily offended, upset or hurt.
"Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news."
5.adjective(of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting or hurting.
"Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates."
6.adjectiveMeant to be concealed or kept secret.
"These are highly sensitive documents."
7.adjective(of an instrument) Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.
8.adjectiveHaving paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.

Synonyms

awarecaringclassifiedcompassionateneshprecisetendersensiblereactivealivedelicateoversensitive

Antonyms

insensitivenonsensitiveresistantstoicuncaring

Rhymes With

insensitivehypersensitiveoversensitive
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