"sensitive" meaning in English

See sensitive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

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]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you are sensitive, you easily understand other people's feelings.
    Sense id: simple-sensitive-en-adj-dfH3lxEA
  2. Sensitive information, areas, issues, etc. are those that need to be handled carefully so they don't cause problems.
    Sense id: simple-sensitive-en-adj-QNImEcSu
  3. Sensitive skin, materials, etc. are those that are easily damaged.
    Sense id: simple-sensitive-en-adj-At~8-z9a
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        {
          "text": "An area on my arm is sensitive, so please don't touch me there."
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      ]
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