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Meaning of sensitive
Having a strong awareness of the feelings and emotions of oneself and others
Etymology of sensitive
The word "sensitive" comes from the Latin "sensitivus", meaning "having the power of sensation" or "capable of feeling"
It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe someone or something that is responsive to stimuli or has a strong emotional awareness
Synonyms
sensitive
aware
responsive
emotional
feeling
perceptive
intuitive
sympathetic
empathetic
delicate
tender
touchy
sentimental
emotional
passionate
expressive
impressionable
receptive
vulnerable
fragile
finely tuned
acute
discerning
perceiving
conscious
alive
keen
reactive
susceptible
thin-skinned
high-strung
nervous
tense
anxious
irritable
moody
temperamental
emotionalized
dramatized
Definitions
- Having a keen sense of awareness and responsiveness to the feelings and emotions of oneself and others
- * Capable of perceiving or responding to stimuli, such as touch or temperature
- * Easily offended or upset, having a strong emotional reaction to something
Usage Examples
- She is a very sensitive person and is easily upset by criticism
- * The sensitive equipment was able to detect even the smallest changes in temperature
- * He is sensitive to the needs of his colleagues and is always willing to help
Antonyms
insensitive
unresponsive
unaware
unfeeling
numb
indifferent
unconcerned
unemotional
impassive
stoic
callous
hardened
thick-skinned
impervious
oblivious
apathetic
unreactive
impassible
detached
aloof
unsympathetic
uncompassionate
unkind
cruel
harsh
brutal