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sensitive

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
sen · si · tive ˈsɛn · sɪ · tɪv
English Definition
adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
中文释义
敏感的
Significado en Español
sensible
한국어 뜻
민감한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhạy cảm
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Example Sentence

She is sensitive to criticism.

她对批评很敏感。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “sensitive”:

  1. A indifferent
  2. B callous
  3. C numb
  4. D responsive
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D — responsive. “sensitive” means adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ microphone could easily pick up even the faintest whisper.

  1. A sensitive
  2. B dull
  3. C deaf
  4. D unresponsive
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A — sensitive. “sensitive” means adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

Common questions about “sensitive”

What does “sensitive” mean?

sensitive — adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. In Chinese: 敏感的.

How do you pronounce “sensitive”?

sensitive is pronounced /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sen · si · tive.

How do you use “sensitive” in a sentence?

She is sensitive to criticism. (她对批评很敏感。)

What are synonyms for “sensitive”?

delicate, touchy, perceptive — all close in meaning to sensitive (adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences).

Is “sensitive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sensitive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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