adjective

 

kind able to understand what people are feeling and deal with them in a way that does not upset them

I want a man who's kind and sensitive.

 

easily upset easily upset by the things people say or do

He was always sensitive to criticism.

 

subject A sensitive subject or situation needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people.

Gender is a very sensitive subject.

 

easily damaged easily damaged or hurt

sensitive eyes/skin

 

equipment Sensitive equipment is able to measure very small changes.