sensitive

/sˈɛnsɪtˌɪv/

/ˈsɛnsətɪv/, /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

sensitive

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

responsive to physical stimuli

able to feel or perceive

synonyms : sensible

antonyms : insensible

of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security

hurting

synonyms : raw

Sensitive

someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead

synonyms : medium

Examples

1. The pig's nose is sensitive and sniffes the air for food.

2. School reform is a sensitive issue, and many politicians treat it with kid gloves.

3. The smoke detector is sensitive to smoke and can detect fires at an early stage.

4. I need to find a gentle soap for sensitive skin.