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إنجليزي

sensitive

gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1 إنجليزي
~ 2400
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective B1 property
1

Easily hurt or upset emotionally

Becoming upset or hurt easily because of what other people say or do.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] is sensitive to [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
مرادفات
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
أضداد
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
تراكيب شائعة
emotionally sensitive |highly sensitive |sensitive to criticism |overly sensitive
مواضيع
emotions |personality |daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She’s very sensitive to criticism and takes it personally.
  • He’s sensitive about his appearance.
  • Some people are more sensitive to rejection than others.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I am sensitive to loud voices.
  • She is sensitive about her weight.
  • He is sensitive to jokes about his job.
adjective B2 property
2

Quick to notice or react to small changes

Able to notice or react quickly to small changes or differences.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is sensitive to [something]
مرادفات
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
أضداد
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
تراكيب شائعة
light-sensitive |temperature-sensitive |sensitive equipment
مواضيع
science |technology |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • This camera is very sensitive to low light.
  • The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
  • Our skin is sensitive to touch.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • My eyes are sensitive to bright light.
  • The machine is sensitive to heat.
  • His skin is sensitive to cold.
adjective B2 property
3

Needing careful treatment due to secrecy or importance

Important or secret, so it must be dealt with carefully.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
مرادفات
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
أضداد
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
تراكيب شائعة
sensitive information |sensitive matter |sensitive issue
مواضيع
business |politics |law |communication
أمثلة
  • They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
  • This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
  • The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • This is sensitive information. Do not tell anyone.
  • We talked about a sensitive topic.
  • The manager handled the sensitive issue well.
adjective B2 property
4

Having sharp physical senses

Able to notice very small changes through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling.

مرادفات
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
أضداد
dull (Not having sharp senses)
تراكيب شائعة
sensitive hearing |sensitive nose
مواضيع
biology |daily life |body |health |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Dogs have a highly sensitive sense of smell.
  • Her ears are very sensitive and can pick up faint sounds.
  • He has a sensitive palate for fine wines.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • Cats have a sensitive nose.
  • Her ears are very sensitive.
  • He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
المقاطع والنبر
sens - it - ive (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: sensitive
عيلة الكلمة
Core family
sensitivity noun B2 sensitively adverb sense noun A1
Related words
sensible adjective B1 sensibly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
insensitive adjective B2 insensitivity noun insensitively adverb C1 senseless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
sensitize verb desensitize verb
تعبيرات

highly sensitive person

1
/hˈaɪli sˈɛnsɪtɪv pˈɚsən/
fixed phrase

A person who feels emotions strongly and reacts deeply to situations

Someone who feels emotions very strongly and reacts a lot to things around them.

أمثلة
  • As a highly sensitive person, she prefers quiet environments.
  • Being a highly sensitive person can be both a challenge and a gift.

sensitive information

1
/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Important and private data that must be protected

Information that must be kept secret because it is important and could cause problems if told.

أمثلة
  • The company stores all sensitive information on secure servers.
  • Never share your password—it’s sensitive information.

sensitive issue

1
/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase

A topic likely to upset people if discussed openly

A topic that can make people upset or angry if you talk about it.

أمثلة
  • Politics can be a sensitive issue at family gatherings.
  • They avoided the sensitive issue during the meeting.
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