sensitive

US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

UK /'sensətɪv/

A2

adjecitve

  • Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • (Private information) needing careful treatment
  • Concerning awareness of small differences
  • Able to recognize the feelings of others
  • Responsive to physical touch
  • Becoming unstable

Examples

commercially sensitive information

The probe is sensitive enough to detect the presence of a single microbe.