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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 refers to showing good judgment or practical understanding.
- Sensitive means being easily affected by emotions or external influences.
- To remember, sensible people make sensible decisions based on logic, while sensitive people may react more emotionally.
- Think of sensible shoes which are practical, and sensitive skin which needs gentle care.
- A sensible approach is about practicality, whereas a sensitive approach is about empathy.
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