sensitive

sensibile, delicato

Che prova dolore o fastidio, oppure si danneggia facilmente, al contatto o per altri stimoli.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: sensitive to something (My skin is sensitive to sunlight.)

Sinonimi: delicate, tender

Espressioni comuni: sensitive skin, sensitive teeth, sensitive to heat

sensibile, comprensivo

Che comprende i sentimenti degli altri e cerca di non ferirli.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: sensitive to something (Our teacher is sensitive to the needs of shy students.)

Sinonimi: considerate, understanding, thoughtful

Contrari: insensitive, inconsiderate

Espressioni comuni: sensitive to someone, sensitive approach, sensitive teacher

delicato, sensibile

Che va trattato con cura perché gli errori possono causare problemi seri.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: delicate

Espressioni comuni: sensitive information, sensitive data, sensitive issue

suscettibile, sensibile

Che si offende o si rattrista facilmente per le parole o le azioni degli altri.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: sensitive about something (He is sensitive about his weight.); sensitive to something (She is very sensitive to criticism.)

Sinonimi: touchy, thin-skinned

Contrari: thick-skinned, insensitive

Espressioni comuni: sensitive person, sensitive about something, overly sensitive

delicato, spinoso

Che può turbare, offendere o ferire le persone quando se ne parla.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: delicate, touchy

Espressioni comuni: sensitive topic, sensitive subject, sensitive question