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Sensible vs. Sensitive
Sensible
/ˈsensəbəl/Examples:
Wearing a coat in winter is sensible.She gave him sensible advice about the trip.
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Sensitive
/ˈsensətɪv/Examples:
He is sensitive to loud noises.She is sensitive and cries during sad movies.
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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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