Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

sensitive

[sen-si-tiv] / ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While they don’t see a pre-crisis credit bubble of 2005 and 2026 repeating, they suggest steering clear of “lower-quality, economically sensitive corporate credit.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

This makes it sensitive to the whims of the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Alaska's glaciers are highly sensitive to rising temperatures.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Anthropic released Claude Fable 5, an AI model with safety barriers that redirect sensitive queries and degrade AI development responses, angering users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"You're so sensitive," the boy said to me.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




Vocabulary lists containing sensitive


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sensitive" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com