sensitive

FEELINGS

B2easily upset by what other people say or do

• He's very sensitive about his weight.

UNDERSTANDING

B2able to understand and care about other people's feelings

• She's a sensitive and caring teacher.

EASILY AFFECTED

B2easily hurt or affected by something

• My teeth are sensitive to cold drinks.

SECRET

B2needing to be dealt with carefully because it may upset people or is secret

• This is a very sensitive subject.