sensitive
gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2400
érzékeny, sértődékeny, kényes, bizalmas, éles, kifinomult
B1
1
érzékeny
B1
sértődékeny
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is sensitive to [something]
She’s very sensitive to criticism and takes it personally.
Nagyon érzékeny a kritikára, és mindent magára vesz.
He’s sensitive about his appearance.
Érzékeny a külsejével kapcsolatban.
Some people are more sensitive to rejection than others.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
I am sensitive to loud voices.
Érzékeny vagyok a hangos beszédre.
She is sensitive about her weight.
Érzékeny a súlyával kapcsolatban.
He is sensitive to jokes about his job.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
ਅਰਥ
Easily hurt or upset emotionally
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
emotionally sensitive
|highly sensitive
|sensitive to criticism
|overly sensitive
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Becoming upset or hurt easily because of what other people say or do.
Easily affected by the feelings or attitudes of others, often becoming upset or hurt.
B2
2
érzékeny
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is sensitive to [something]
This camera is very sensitive to low light.
Ez a kamera nagyon érzékeny a gyenge fényre.
The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
Az eszköz elég érzékeny ahhoz, hogy az apró mozgásokat is érzékelje.
Our skin is sensitive to touch.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
My eyes are sensitive to bright light.
A szemem érzékeny az erős fényre.
The machine is sensitive to heat.
A gép érzékeny a hőre.
His skin is sensitive to cold.
ਅਰਥ
Quick to notice or react to small changes
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
light-sensitive
|temperature-sensitive
|sensitive equipment
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Able to notice or react quickly to small changes or differences.
Able to detect or respond to very small changes, signals, or influences.
B2
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
Zárt ajtók mögött kényes ügyekről tárgyaltak.
This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
Ez rendkívül bizalmas információ, amelyet nem lehet megosztani.
The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
This is sensitive information. Do not tell anyone.
Ez bizalmas információ. Ne mondd el senkinek.
We talked about a sensitive topic.
Egy kényes témáról beszélgettünk.
The manager handled the sensitive issue well.
ਅਰਥ
Needing careful treatment due to secrecy or importance
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
sensitive information
|sensitive matter
|sensitive issue
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|politics
|law
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Important or secret, so it must be dealt with carefully.
Requiring careful handling because it is important, confidential, or could cause problems if mishandled.
B2
4
Dogs have a highly sensitive sense of smell.
A kutyáknak rendkívül kifinomult a szaglásuk.
Her ears are very sensitive and can pick up faint sounds.
Nagyon éles a hallása, és a halk hangokat is meghallja.
He has a sensitive palate for fine wines.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
Cats have a sensitive nose.
A macskáknak érzékeny az orruk.
Her ears are very sensitive.
Nagyon éles a hallása.
He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
ਅਰਥ
Having sharp physical senses
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
sensitive hearing
|sensitive nose
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dull (Not having sharp senses)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
biology
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Able to notice very small changes through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling.
Having a high ability to perceive stimuli through the senses, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
sens - it - ive (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: sensitive
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
Related words
sensible
adjective B1
sensibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
sensitize
verb
desensitize
verb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Politics can be a sensitive issue at family gatherings.
- They avoided the sensitive issue during the meeting.