Sensitive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Sensitive ( adjective )

1. Easily affected or upset by the feelings or opinions of others.
2. Easily affected or hurt by criticism or rejection.
3. Having or showing a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings.
4. Able to detect slight changes, signals, or influences.
5. Responsive to certain physical stimuli, such as light or heat.
6. Relating to or affecting the senses.
7. Easily damaged or impaired.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "responsive to physical stimuli"): from old french sensitif, -ive or medieval latin sensitivus, from latin sensus "sense".

Examples:

1. She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
2. He is sensitive about his weight.
3. The plant is sensitive to changes in light.
4. The film is sensitive to light and should be handled carefully.
5. She is sensitive to the needs of others.

(As a noun)

Sensitive ( noun )

1. Easily affected or upset by the feelings or opinions of others.
2. Easily affected or hurt by criticism or rejection.
3. Having or showing a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings.
4. Able to detect slight changes, signals, or influences.
5. Responsive to certain physical stimuli, such as light or heat.
6. Relating to or affecting the senses.
7. Easily damaged or impaired.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "responsive to physical stimuli"): from old french sensitif, -ive or medieval latin sensitivus, from latin sensus "sense".

Examples:

1. She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
2. He is sensitive about his weight.
3. The plant is sensitive to changes in light.
4. The film is sensitive to light and should be handled carefully.
5. She is sensitive to the needs of others.