ஆங்கிலம்

sensitive

gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2400
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective B1 property
1

Easily hurt or upset emotionally

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is sensitive to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
emotionally sensitive |highly sensitive |sensitive to criticism |overly sensitive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |personality |daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is sensitive to [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
light-sensitive |temperature-sensitive |sensitive equipment
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |technology |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • This camera is very sensitive to low light.
  • The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
  • Our skin is sensitive to touch.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
இணைச்சொற்கள்
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sensitive information |sensitive matter |sensitive issue
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |politics |law |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
  • This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
  • The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dull (Not having sharp senses)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sensitive hearing |sensitive nose
கருப்பொருள்கள்
biology |daily life |body |health |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Cats have a sensitive nose.
  • Her ears are very sensitive.
  • He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
sens - it - ive (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: sensitive
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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

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