sensitive

empfindlich

Durch Berührung oder andere Einflüsse leicht verletzt, beschädigt oder gereizt.

In einfachem Englisch: Easily hurt, damaged, or made uncomfortable by touch or other things.

• This cream is for sensitive skin.
• My teeth are sensitive to cold drinks.
• Be gentle; that area is still sensitive.

So benutzt man es: sensitive to something (My skin is sensitive to sunlight.)

Synonyme: delicate, tender

Häufige Wendungen: sensitive skin, sensitive teeth, sensitive to heat

einfühlsam, rücksichtsvoll

Mit Verständnis für die Gefühle anderer und darauf bedacht, sie nicht zu verletzen.

In einfachem Englisch: Understanding other people’s feelings and being careful not to hurt them.

• She is a sensitive listener.
• He was sensitive to her feelings after the argument.
• We need a sensitive approach when talking to children.

So benutzt man es: sensitive to something (Our teacher is sensitive to the needs of shy students.)

Synonyme: considerate, understanding, thoughtful

Gegenteile: insensitive, inconsiderate

Häufige Wendungen: sensitive to someone, sensitive approach, sensitive teacher

sensibel, heikel

Mit Vorsicht zu behandeln, weil Fehler schwerwiegende Probleme verursachen können.

In einfachem Englisch: Needing careful handling because mistakes could cause serious problems.

• Keep this sensitive information private.
• The talks have reached a sensitive stage.
• Access to sensitive areas is strictly controlled.

Synonyme: delicate

Häufige Wendungen: sensitive information, sensitive data, sensitive issue

empfindlich, sensibel

Durch Worte oder Handlungen anderer leicht gekränkt oder aufgewühlt.

In einfachem Englisch: Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do.

• He is a sensitive child.
• She felt sensitive about her mistakes.
• Try not to joke about it; he is very sensitive.

So benutzt man es: sensitive about something (He is sensitive about his weight.); sensitive to something (She is very sensitive to criticism.)

Synonyme: touchy, thin-skinned

Gegenteile: thick-skinned, insensitive

Häufige Wendungen: sensitive person, sensitive about something, overly sensitive

heikel, sensibel

Kann Menschen beim Besprechen verletzen, beleidigen oder aufregen.

In einfachem Englisch: Likely to upset, offend, or hurt people when discussed.

• Religion can be a sensitive topic.
• She avoided sensitive questions about his family.
• They discussed the sensitive subject of divorce carefully.

Synonyme: delicate, touchy

Häufige Wendungen: sensitive topic, sensitive subject, sensitive question