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sensitive adjective: sensitive
1. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. "the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones" synonyms: responsive to, quick to respond to, sensitized to, reactive to, sentient of; More aware of, conscious of, alive to; susceptible to, easily affected by, vulnerable to; attuned to, tuned in to; raresusceptive of "as people get older, their bodies often grow less sensitive to changes in external temperature"
antonyms: unresponsive, impervious, insensitive easily damaged, injured, or distressed by slight changes. "the committee called for improved protection of wildlife in environmentally sensitive areas" synonyms: delicate, easily damaged, fragile; More tender, sore, painful, raw "don't use facial scrubs if your skin is sensitive" antonyms: resilient, tough (of photographic materials) prepared so as to respond rapidly to the action of light. (of a market) unstable and liable to quick changes of price because of outside influences. "the Japanese were successfully entering many of the most sensitive markets" 2. having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings. "I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill" synonyms: tactful, careful, thoughtful, diplomatic, delicate, subtle, finely tuned, kid-glove;