sensitive

Describes a person or thing that is quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; also refers to a person who is easily upset or offended.

ruОписывает человека или вещь, которые быстро обнаруживают или реагируют на незначительные изменения, сигналы или воздействия; также относится к человеку, который легко расстраивается или обижается.esDescribe a una persona o cosa que detecta o reacciona rápidamente ante cambios, señales o estímulos pequeños; también se refiere a una persona que se molesta u ofende con facilidad.frQualifie une personne ou une chose qui détecte ou réagit rapidement à des changements, signaux ou influences minimes ; s'applique aussi à une personne facilement contrariée ou blessée.deBezeichnet Personen oder Dinge, die schnell auf geringfügige Veränderungen, Reize oder Einflüsse reagieren oder sie wahrnehmen; auch für einen Menschen, der leicht verletzt, gekränkt oder emotional berührt ist.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou coisa que detecta ou reage rapidamente a mudanças, sinais ou estímulos pequenos; também se refere a uma pessoa que se magoa ou se ofende com facilidade.zh形容人或事物能迅速感知或反应于细微的变化、信号或刺激；也指人容易情绪波动、受伤害或生气。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يكتشف أو يتفاعل بسرعة مع التغيرات أو الإشارات أو التأثيرات الطفيفة؛ كما يطلق على الشخص الذي ينفعل أو يتأذى بسهولة.

1. Easily affected or hurt B1 formal

   Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily upset or offended.

   • She is very sensitive to criticism.
   • His skin is sensitive to sunlight.
   • The equipment is sensitive to temperature changes.

   ruЧувствительныйessensiblefrSensibledeEmpfindlichptSensívelzh敏感的arحَسّاس

   Synonymes: delicatehypersensitiveimpressionableoversensitivereactiveresponsivesusceptiblethin-skinnedtouchyvulnerable

   Antonymes: callousinsensitivethick-skinned

2. Requiring careful handling B2 formal

   Needing to be treated with care or discretion because it may cause offense or harm.

   • This is a sensitive political issue.
   • The documents contain sensitive information.
   • We need to handle this matter in a sensitive way.

   ruДеликатныйesque requiere manejo cuidadosofrdélicatdeHeikelptDelicadozh敏感的arحَسَّاس

   Synonymes: awkwardcontentiousdelicateproblematicsoreticklishtouchytricky

   Antonymes: harmlessinnocuousinoffensivesafe

3. Understanding others' feelings B1 formal

   Aware of and able to understand the feelings of other people.

   • He is a sensitive and caring person.
   • She gave a sensitive response to his problem.
   • A good teacher is sensitive to the needs of students.

   ruЧуткийessensible a los sentimientos de los demásfrSensible aux sentiments d'autruideEinfühlsamptSensívelzh体谅他人的arمُرْهَف الحِسّ

   Synonymes: compassionateempatheticintuitiveperceptivesympathetictactfulthoughtfulunderstanding

   Antonymes: callousheartlessinsensitivetactlessunfeeling

• more sensitive comparative form
• most sensitive superlative form