Synonyms for

Sensitive

Verb / ˈsensʌtɪv / / ˈsensɪtɪv / Another word for sensitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Easily hurt or affected by something; having a heightened awareness or sensitivity to something.

Synonyms & similar words

insensible spiritualist raw medium insensitive sensible tender sore emotional touchy vulnerable delicate fragile susceptible perceptive responsive understanding tender compassionate sympathetic soft sentimental intuitive impressionable refined precise discerning acute

Synonyms by register

Formal

susceptible vulnerable responsive perceptive

Informal

touchy easily upset thin-skinned fussy

Literary

delicate tender quivering

Antonyms

insensitive unfeeling callous thick-skinned stoic apathetic indifferent

Common collocations

  • sensitive skin
  • sensitive issue
  • sensitive information
  • sensitive to criticism
  • highly sensitive
  • emotionally sensitive
  • sensitive period

Word family

noun sensitivity
adjective sensitive
adverb sensitively

Usage note

Can refer to emotional responsiveness or physical susceptibility. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The baby's skin is very sensitive to the sun.
  2. He's a sensitive musician who writes beautiful songs.
  3. She can be a little sensitive when people criticize her work.
  4. The company has a sensitive approach to environmental issues.
  5. Some people are more sensitive to spicy food than others.

Quotes

  • I am a deeply sensitive person, and I often feel things more deeply than others.
  • Sensitive people are the most genuine and honest people you will ever meet.
  • Sensitive souls draw in the negativity of the world, but they also bring light.

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