Simple meaning
What does Sensitive mean?
easily affected by feelings or comments.
Dictionary definition
Easily affected by feelings, comments, or changes around you.
Example sentences
Sensitive in a sentence
easy
Mia felt sensitive before the class game started.
medium
The story character seemed sensitive after the surprise news.
hard
Writers use words like sensitive to show mood and character changes clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Sensitive
tenderSimilar meaning in many contexts.
responsiveClose meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
toughA helpful opposite in many situations.
unfeelingAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Sensitive word family
Base word
sensitive
noun
sensitivity
The quality of being sensitive.
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Practice 1
What does sensitive mean?
SENSITIVE means easily affected by feelings or comments.
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