sensitive
Collocations
30(adj.) able to understand other people's feelings
VERBS
be | become
make sb
Working with refugees has made him sensitive to the challenges that immigrants face.
ADV
deeply, extremely, highly, unusually, very
She was extremely sensitive to criticism, so we always chose our words carefully.
increasingly | quite
PREP
to
My skin becomes sensitive to certain fabrics when the weather gets hot.
(adj.) easily upset/annoyed
VERBS
be, seem | become | remain
ADV
acutely, deeply, extremely, morbidly, painfully, particularly, terribly, very | a bit, pretty, rather
PREP
about
My grandmother is quite sensitive about comments regarding her cooking.
to
Many people are sensitive to loud noises in crowded places.
(adj.) needing to be dealt with carefully
VERBS
be | become | remain
ADV
extremely, highly, particularly, very
The doctor handled the patient's extremely sensitive skin condition with great care.
fairly, rather, somewhat
My daughter is rather sensitive about her appearance, so we try to be careful with our comments.
commercially, environmentally, politically, socially
The report contained politically sensitive details that the government wanted to keep private.
(adj.) reacting quickly/more than usual to sth
VERBS
be | become
ADV
extremely, highly, morbidly, painfully, particularly, unusually, very | quite
PREP
to
My skin becomes sensitive to certain chemicals when I use new laundry detergent.
(adj.) able to measure very small changes
VERBS
be
Children's skin can be quite sensitive to harsh soaps and chemicals.
ADV
acutely, especially, exquisitely, extremely, highly, keenly, remarkably, very
She is extremely sensitive to criticism and often feels hurt by honest feedback.
fairly, quite
enough, sufficiently
Her skin was sensitive enough that she had to avoid most commercial soaps.
PREP
to
The baby's skin was sensitive to harsh chemicals in laundry detergent.