sensitive
gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1
Ingles
~ 2400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Easily hurt or upset emotionally
Becoming upset or hurt easily because of what other people say or do.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is sensitive to [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
Mga kasalungat
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
Mga kolokasyon
emotionally sensitive
|highly sensitive
|sensitive to criticism
|overly sensitive
Mga tema
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is sensitive to [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
Mga kasalungat
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
Mga kolokasyon
light-sensitive
|temperature-sensitive
|sensitive equipment
Mga tema
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- This camera is very sensitive to low light.
- The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
- Our skin is sensitive to touch.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
Mga kasingkahulugan
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
Mga kasalungat
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
Mga kolokasyon
sensitive information
|sensitive matter
|sensitive issue
Mga tema
business
|politics
|law
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
- This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
- The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
Mga kasalungat
dull (Not having sharp senses)
Mga kolokasyon
sensitive hearing
|sensitive nose
Mga tema
biology
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Cats have a sensitive nose.
- Her ears are very sensitive.
- He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
Mga pantig at diin
sens - it - ive (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: sensitive
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
Related words
sensible
adjective B1
sensibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
sensitize
verb
desensitize
verb
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Politics can be a sensitive issue at family gatherings.
- They avoided the sensitive issue during the meeting.