Meaning of SENSITIVE – SENSITIVE in a Sentence

Remember the meaning of SENSITIVE by looking at pictures and linking them with sentence examples.

This video provides 3 illustrated sentence examples. Take a moment to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. Look up in a dictionary any other words you do not understand.

At the end of the video, synonyms and common collocations are listed in which the word SENSITIVE is often found.

Once you know the meaning of SENSITIVE, make a deliberate effort over the next one or two days to use the word in your English conversation.

Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of SENSITIVE?

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SENSITIVE (adj.)
Pronounced: SEN◦si◦tiv

Definition:
1. very aware or responsive to changes, quick to feel pain;
2. easily upset or offended;
3. a subject that needs thoughtful and delicate handling

The clipart shows a face in pain, saying OUCH!

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The picture shows a man in a tattoo parlour.

The sentence reads: If you have sensitive skin, it’s probably not a good idea to get tattooed.

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The picture shows a little boy sulking.

The sentence reads: He was a very sensitive child and easily got upset if someone spoke to him with a raised voice.

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In the picture we see an animal rights protester.

The sentence reads: Cruelty to animals is a sensitive subject with many people, engendering strong feelings.

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SENSITIVE means:
1. very aware or responsive to changes, quick to feel pain;
2. easily upset or offended;
3. a subject that needs thoughtful and delicate handling

Synonyms include:

touchy
feeling
emotional
understanding
delicate

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Common Collocations

overly sensitive
sensitive to his/her needs
sensitive subject
sensitive issue
sensitive nature
sensitive information

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As you are interested in the meaning of sensitive and seeing sensitive in a sentence, be sure to check another entry in The Illustrated Dictionary:
The Meaning of EFFICIENT – EFFICIENT in a Sentence

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