sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli.

SENSITIVE definition: 1. easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or…. Learn more.

SENSITIVE definition: endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses. See examples of sensitive used in a sentence.

Definition of sensitive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A sensitive person is easily upset or offended by other people's remarks or behaviour. He is quite sensitive about his weight. A sensitive child can get very upset by people arguing. If someone …

affected or likely to be affected by a specified stimulus (used in combination): price-sensitive markets. involving work, duties, or information of a highly secret or delicate nature, esp. in …

SENSITIVE meaning: 1 : easily upset by the things that people think or say about you often + about; 2 : likely to cause people to become upset

If you are sensitive to other people's needs, problems, or feelings, you show understanding and awareness of them.

Sensitive describes something or someone who reacts quickly and strongly. It's often something to protect — like baby skin, government documents, or a fragile ecosystem. Anything sensitive …

He can't take even the smallest criticism. • Underneath all that macho stuff, he's really a sensitive guy.