sensitive in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ [US, UK] Audio: en-us-sensitive.ogg [US], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sensitive.wav [UK] Forms: sensitive [positive], more sensitive [comparative], most sensitive [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]

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        "Sensitive information, areas, issues, etc. are those that need to be handled carefully so they don't cause problems."
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        {
          "text": "An area on my arm is sensitive, so please don't touch me there."
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        "Sensitive skin, materials, etc. are those that are easily damaged."
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    {
      "form": "sensitive",
      "tags": [
        "positive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "more sensitive",
      "tags": [
        "comparative"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "most sensitive",
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        "superlative"
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        "If you are sensitive, you easily understand other people's feelings."
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      ]
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        }
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      ]
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"sensitive" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]