Grade 6
(sen-si-tive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 easily injured without careful handling 2 easily affected by the attitudes or feelings or circumstances of others

Example Sentence

My skin is sensitive to sun. OR She was sensitive to the needs of others.

Synonyms

touchy; responsive; delicate; tender; vulnerable

Antonyms

insensitive; uncaring; ruthless; callous; hard

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Rhymes

  • sensitive

  • insensitive

  • hypersensitive