Definition of "sensitive" in English

adjective

1. Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.

2. Responsive to stimuli.

3. (of a person) Easily offended, upset, or hurt.

   • Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news.

4. (of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.

   • Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates.

5. Meant to be concealed or kept secret.

   • These are highly sensitive documents.

6. Being aware of the feelings of others and taking care not to offend them.

   • Thank you for being sensitive.

7. Important, intricate, and requiring great delicacy.

   • The president's untimely statement disrupted some very sensitive negotiations.

8. (of an instrument) Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.

9. (archaic) Having paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.

noun

1. A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.