Definitions

1. adjective

easily affected or upset; not robust or resilient

“She had to be sensitive to the needs of the children in her care.”

2. adjective

requiring careful attention or management; easily upset or disturbed

“The sensitive ecosystem was disrupted by the construction project.”

3. noun

a person who is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others; a sensitive person

“She was a sensitive soul who always put the needs of others before her own.”

4. noun

a device or system that detects or responds to changes in its environment

“The security system is a sensitive that detects any intruders.”

5. verb

to make (something) sensitive to the needs and feelings of others

“The artist tried to sensitize her audience to the plight of the homeless.”