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sensitive

Definition for sensitive

adjective as in easily hurt

Strongest matches

bleeding-heart, delicate, painful

Strong matches

sore, tender

Weak match

easily harmed

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“U.K. government bonds and sterling will be sensitive to how an inevitable fiscal tightening looks and whether the fiscal gap is plugged sufficiently,” Danske Bank analysts said.

The market is “sensitive” to anything related to OpenAI and its ability to pay off and build the commitments it has made over the next few years, Zakalik said.

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For instance, while you may prefer the company of one child, you may find it easier to talk frankly with another, especially about sensitive health decisions and end-of-life care.

This is due to research showing that visitors are less sensitive to levies in more popular destinations.

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The difference is tiny and can only be detected with extremely sensitive measurements.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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