sensitive
adjectiveUK /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
US /ˈsɛnsətɪv/
Easily hurt or upset by what people say or do.
She is sensitive and cries when people are mean to her.
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2. Easily affected or damaged by things like light, heat, or cold.
My skin is sensitive to the sun, so I wear sunscreen.
3. Able to notice or feel small changes.
The sensitive microphone picked up every sound in the room.
4. Needing to be kept secret or handled with care.
The spy carried sensitive documents in a locked case.