sensitive

Definitions

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Easily offended or upset by the attitudes or behavior of others.

Requiring careful handling or discretion due to its delicate or confidential nature.

Examples

She has very sensitive skin and must use fragrance-free products.

The diplomat had to handle the sensitive negotiations with great care.

Synonyms

delicate tender responsive perceptive empathetic touchy thin-skinned

Antonyms

insensitive callous indifferent unfeeling thick-skinned apathetic oblivious