Dictionary entryCEFR B1adjective
sensitive
IPA pronunciation: /ˈsensətɪv/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
чувствительный, чуткий
English definition
Able to understand feelings or react to small changes; easily hurt or offended.
Example
She is very sensitive to criticism, so be careful what you say.
Collocations
- sensitive skin
- sensitive issue
- sensitive to light
- highly sensitive
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