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sensitive

/sɪnˈsɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does sensitive mean?

adjective

Easily hurt or offended; having a quick sense of what is likely to cause pain or annoyance. Capable of detecting or noticing something.

Example

"She was sensitive to the cold weather and wore a scarf."

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