Definition of 'sensitive'

Noun

1. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead; "he consulted several mediums"
      Synonyms: medium spiritualist

Adjective

1. responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light"
      Antonyms: insensitive
2. being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; "sensitive to the local community and its needs"
      Antonyms: insensitive
3. able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin"
      Synonyms: sensible
      Antonyms: insensible
4. hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
      Synonyms: sore raw tender
5. of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security

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