sensitive

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /หˆsensษ™tษชv/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /หˆsensษ™tษชv/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
B2

able to understand and care about others' feelings

A good teacher is sensitive to each student's needs.

B2

reacting strongly or quickly to something

Her skin is very sensitive to sunlight.

B2

able to appreciate and express art and beauty

The artist has a sensitive understanding of color.

B2

easily hurt or upset

He's very sensitive about his height.

B2

needing careful handling to avoid problems

This is a sensitive topic that requires careful discussion.

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able to detect small changes

This sensitive equipment can measure tiny temperature changes.

translation

adj. able to understand and care about others' feelings; reacting strongly or quickly to something; able to appreciate and express art and beauty; easily hurt or upset; needing careful handling to avoid problems; able to detect small changes

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