sensitively

• Auf eine Weise, die Verständnis und Rücksicht für die Gefühle anderer zeigt oder mit Vorsicht, um Beleidigung oder Schaden zu vermeiden. Auch bezogen auf den schonenden Umgang mit empfindlichen Geräten oder Informationen.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows understanding and awareness of others' feelings" or "with careful consideration to avoid causing offense or harm." It can also refer to handling delicate equipment or information with care.

1. With care and understandingB2formal

   In a way that shows awareness and consideration for others' feelings or needs.

   Einfühlsam

   • She handled the difficult conversation sensitively.
   • The doctor spoke sensitively about the diagnosis.
   • He listened sensitively to her concerns.

   Synonymeconsideratelydelicatelydiscreetlyempatheticallysympatheticallytactfullythoughtfullyunderstandingly

   Antonymecallouslyindifferentlyinsensitivelyunfeelingly

2. With responsiveness to stimuliC1formal

   In a way that reacts quickly or strongly to external influences or changes.

   Empfindlich

   • The instrument measures changes sensitively.
   • The skin reacts sensitively to sunlight.
   • The system responds sensitively to temperature fluctuations.

   Antonymeinsensitivelynumbly