| Level | B2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adjective |
| Front | sensitive |
| IPA | /ˈsensətɪv / adjective |
| Back | duyarlı, hassas |
| Back 2 | sensitive (adjective) /ˈsensətɪv
/ adjective
THINKING OF FEELINGS
1 sensitive
(to sth)
showing that you are
conscious of and able to understand people's feelings, problems, etc.
duyarlı, hassas
It wasn't very sensitive of you to mention
her boyfriend. You know they've just split up.
She always tries to be sensitive to other
people's feelings.
OPPOSITE INSENSITIVE
note at SENSIBLE
EASILY UPSET
2 sensitive
(about/to sth)
easily upset, offended
or annoyed, especially about a particular subject
duyarlı, alıngan
Don't be so sensitive! I was only joking.
She's still a bit sensitive about her
divorce.
He's very sensitive to criticism.
OPPOSITE INSENSITIVE
SUBJECT/SITUATION
3
needing to be dealt with carefully because it is likely to cause anger or
trouble
hassas, nazik
Religion is often a sensitive subject.
This is a sensitive period in the
negotiations between the two countries.
TO PAIN, COLD, ETC.
4 sensitive
(to sth)
easily hurt or
damaged; painful, especially if touched
hassas
a new cream for sensitive skin
My teeth are very sensitive to hot or cold
food.
SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT
5 able
to measure very small changes
(alet) hassas
a sensitive instrument
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