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as inkeen
able to sense slight impressions or differencesa scale that issensitive to the smallest change in weight

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as invulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harmshe's verysensitive to the sun and will burn if she's outside for any amount of time

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as insensory
of or relating to physical sensation or the sensessensitive data

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How does the adjectivesensitive contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms ofsensitive areexposed,liable,open,prone,subject, andsusceptible. While all these words mean "being by nature or through circumstances likely to experience something adverse,"sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli.

undulysensitive to criticism

When isexposed a more appropriate choice thansensitive?

The wordsexposed andsensitive are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically,exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening.

exposed to infection

When is it sensible to useliable instead ofsensitive?

While the synonymsliable andsensitive are close in meaning,liable implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation.

liable to get lost

When couldopen be used to replacesensitive?

The wordsopen andsensitive can be used in similar contexts, butopen stresses a lack of barriers preventing incurrence.

a claimopen to question

Where wouldprone be a reasonable alternative tosensitive?

The synonymsprone andsensitive are sometimes interchangeable, butprone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something.

prone to delay

When wouldsubject be a good substitute forsensitive?

Although the wordssubject andsensitive have much in common,subject implies an openness for any reason to something that must be suffered or undergone.

all reports aresubject to review

In what contexts cansusceptible take the place ofsensitive?

While in some cases nearly identical tosensitive,susceptible implies conditions existing in one's nature or individual constitution that make incurrence probable.

verysusceptible to flattery

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Recent Examples ofsensitive
Adjective
Coelacanths are highlysensitiveto their environment, so the exact location of Chappuis' discovery will remain confidential until further environmental protections are in place.—Madison E. Goldberg,People.com, 2 May 2025Let the paste sit for 30 minutes. Rinse away thoroughly and repeat if necessary.Method 4: For Acrylic TubsAcrylic tubs require specific cleaners because of howsensitivethe material is.—Ashlyn Needham,Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Noun
What This Means For You Anyone can use a hair oil, but choosing one and determining how often to use it depends on your hair type, personalsensitives, and hair care needs.—Alyssa Hui,Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024The fair is not the place for introverts, neat freaks,sensitives, or anyone who cannot tolerate unrelenting, bone-deep heat.—Paige Williams,The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023See All Example Sentences forsensitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms forsensitive
  1. keen
  2. vulnerable
  3. fragile
  4. sensory
  5. difficult
  6. psychic
  7. quick
  8. susceptible
Adjective
  • From an investment standpoint, the Mavericks head coach has beenkeenon football for some time.
    — Patrick Boyland,New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Banerji talked up the success of The Shadow Strays and Hunger, the latter of which hit No. 1 worldwide, but also waskeento stress the company’s firsts for the region, notably producing Outside, the first Filipino zombie movie that was released in 2024.
    — Abid Rahman,HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • They are expected to receive $86 million more in the coming years — potentially leaving more than half of the state's uncapped wells morevulnerableto incidents like the current spill in Garden Island Bay.
    — Dan Ruetenik,CBS News, 5 May 2025
  • Relying too much on one leaves youvulnerableand at their mercy.
    — Mark Minevich,Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • Fiber optic cable, in my opinion, is morefragilethan traditional solid-copper coaxial cable.
    — Tim Carter,Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
  • Even in the best of times, long-term observations can be veryfragile.
    — Eric Morgan,Wired News, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • Tours will be available before regular hours for visitors who are visually impaired or need lowsensoryenvironments.
    — Tanya Mohn,New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • Nevertheless, studies show that pairing music with wine can influence people’ssensoryjudgements, for better or worse.
    — Paul Caputo,Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Rust, adifficultmovie to release, grossed $25k at 115 theaters, presented by Falling Forward Films.
    — Jill Goldsmith,Deadline, 4 May 2025
  • Surace 39-37 Round 3 - These aredifficultto score.
    — Brian Mazique,Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Bud & Rita dispensaries are featuring a variety of special events this week, includingpsychics, caricature artists, glassblowing and ashtray painting.
    — Robert McCoppin,Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Two days before his appointment, McCracken proposed an idea after coming across a TikTok video about a girl who had a session with apsychicto learn more about her cat's thoughts.
    — Jordan Greene,People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep forquickreturns.
    — Jodie Cook,Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Kidney isquickto credit those who helped him along the way, especially his inner circle.
    — Alice Gibbs,MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • Tovar, for example, researches specific genes that make people moresusceptibleto diabetes, which affects about 38 million Americans, including some who don't respond well to existing treatments.
    — Brett Kelman,NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
  • But the ride for Palantir has been far from smooth, and shares have beensusceptibleto volatile swings.
    — Samantha Subin,CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Sensitive.”Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitive. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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