sensitive meaning and definition

SENSITIVE noun

Definition of sensitive (noun)

1. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
   • "he consulted several mediums"
   • synonyms: medium, spiritualist

SENSITIVE adjective

Definition of sensitive (adjective)

1. responsive to physical stimuli
   • "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light"
   • antonym: insensitive
2. being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
   • "sensitive to the local community and its needs"
   • antonym: insensitive
3. able to feel or perceive
   • "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin"
   • synonyms: sensible
   • antonym: insensible
4. hurting
   • "the tender spot on his jaw"
   • synonyms: raw, sore, tender
5. of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security