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Sensitive
/ˈsensətɪv/
Easily affected by external factors or having a delicate nature.
Synonyms:
responsive
delicate
tender
perceptive
susceptible
Antonyms:
insensitive
unfeeling
indifferent
unresponsive
Examples:
In fact, she was a very gentle,
sensitive
girl.
'You are too
sensitive
.'
'Very
sensitive
; that's a pity.
Etymology:
From Late Latin sensibilis
capable of feeling
, from Latin sensus
felt, perceived
, from sentire
to feel
.
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