One entry found for sensitive.

Entry Word: sensitive
Function: adjective
Text: 1 able to sense slight impressions or differences <a scale that is sensitive to the smallest change in weight> -- see ACUTE 1
2 being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm <she's very sensitive to sunburn if she's out in the sun for any length of time> -- see LIABLE 1
3 easily injured without careful handling <the sensitive skin of a newborn mouse> -- see TENDER 1
4 of or relating to physical sensation or the senses <sensitive data> -- see SENSORY