sensitive

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ / [ˈsɛn.sɪɾ.ɪv] / /ˈsɪn.sɪt.ɪv/

Etymology: From Middle French sensitif, from Medieval Latin sensitivus. By surface analysis, sense + -ite + -ive.

Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
“The sensitive faculty most part overrules reason, the soul is carried hoodwinked, and the understanding captive like a beast.”
Responsive to stimuli.
“The engine seemed a little sensitive to wet rails, and in consequence the uphill work was not so good north of Dundee as it had been earlier. But I have noted this same "touchiness" on the part of the "A4s", and other modern British 4-6-2s, so that in this respect No. 2006 proved no exception.”
Easily offended, upset, or hurt.
“Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news.”
Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.
“Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates.”
Meant to be concealed or kept secret.
“These are highly sensitive documents.”
“Xeltan: I cannot speak more about this problem; it is too sensitive. Suffice it to say, she has compromised my authority as a diplomat.”
Being aware of the feelings of others and taking care not to offend them.
“Thank you for being sensitive.”
Important, intricate, and requiring great delicacy.
“The president's untimely statement disrupted some very sensitive negotiations.”
Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.
Having paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.

Etymology: From Middle French sensitif, from Medieval Latin sensitivus. By surface analysis, sense + -ite + -ive.

A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
“[I]t is quite certain that many of their fears were unfounded, and centred upon perfectly innocent people - especially those who were what we now call "mediumistic" or "sensitives".”
“After all, Madame Rosita was a sensitive.”