adjective · Easy SAT word

    Sensitive

    easily affected or responsive

    Sensitive in a sentence

    Her sensitive skin reacted to harsh soaps and strong perfumes.

    Synonyms for sensitive

    • tender
    • delicate
    • fragile

    Antonyms for sensitive

    Practice sensitive on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like sensitive appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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