Master confusing words with ease
Sensible vs. Sensitive
Sensible
/ˈsensəbəl/Examples:
'Little big' Henry Bloomfield seemed a very sensible man.'You think that the Colonel is sensible.'Yes, indeed,' said Inspector Neele, 'far more sensible.
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Sensitive
/ˈsensətɪv/Examples:
In fact, she was a very gentle, sensitive girl.'You are too sensitive.''Very sensitive; that's a pity.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Sensible has a practical, logical meaning, often linked with making reasoned decisions.
- Sensitive relates to emotions, responding to slight changes or feelings.
- Remember: sensible is sensible with logic, while sensitive is sensitive to emotions.
- Think sensible shoes for practical use, sensitive skin for emotional reaction.
- Sensible people make reasoned choices; sensitive people feel deeply.
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