How to Use sensitive in a Sentence

sensitive

1 of 2 adjective
  • I found him to be a sensitive and caring person.
  • He acts like a tough guy, but he's really very sensitive to criticism.
  • Here are the best sunscreens for sensitive skin on the market today.
    Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2023
  • When the weather is cold, and our lungs breathe in cold air, our body isn’t as sensitive in detecting the cold virus.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Overall Results 5/5 Pros The serum is fragrance-free, which is a plus for those with sensitive skin.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Thus, the greater demand rods that are sensitive, powerful, and durable.
    Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • And if all else fails, squirrels are sensitive to capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot.
    Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • As with many sensitive habitats around the world, Doñana is imperiled.
    Catherine Buni, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Keep them stocked up with this sunscreen from Dr. G that's great for even the most sensitive skin, including children.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Witch hazel can also be drying when used on sensitive skin.
    Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2023
  • What sets them apart from the rest is that their formulas are potent, yet sensitive skin-friendly.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The motion detection is super sensitive—great for peace of mind, but bugs and light changes often set off the camera.
    Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2023
  • This method is acetone-free and can also be used on clothing that is sensitive to acetone.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • In the ensuing two decades, Turla used versions of the Snake malware to steal sensitive documents.
    Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 10 May 2023
  • The star was reportedly sensitive about his false front teeth.
    Justin Ray, Robb Report, 24 May 2023
  • Carrie brushed this off and said my wife was being overly sensitive.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 17 Aug. 2023
  • One company is hoping to change all that for the millions living with sensitive skin.
    Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 30 May 2023
  • Plus, this serum didn't cause any reaction on my super sensitive, rosacea-prone skin.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The new film is sensitive to and respectful of its subject, however, and does honor to Af Klint and her mad visions.
    Kyle Smith, wsj.com, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The light lemon scent is a great choice for leaving behind a fresh smell, but Clorox also offers a fragrance-free version for sensitive noses.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • And babies' and newborns’ ears are even more sensitive, especially if the noise is near their ears like a swing’s noise box or motor might be.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Additionally, there was no scent, which is great for sensitive noses and skin types.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 May 2023
  • When portraying such deeply sensitive issues, Green and Abela chose to simply concentrate on the small things.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
  • No need for sensitive bite-alarms, rod-pods or other specialized Euro-gear for carp.
    Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2023
  • The move is an attempt to level the playing field among investors, by making sure that the largest have fewer chances to trade on sensitive information.
    Frances Yoon, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023
  • This serum balances oil levels and is perfect for people with eczema or sensitive skin, thanks to the bacteria-killing microbes.
    Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in mind that some are sensitive to retinol, so this product might cause irritation and not work for everyone.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
  • The countless nerves that run throughout our bodies are super sensitive, sensory nerves—the ones that give feeling—even more so.
    Amber Brenza, SELF, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to broach a sensitive subject with one’s parent.
    Jon Mooallem Seth Freed Wessler Sarah Viren Lisa Donovan Keith Plocek Lisa Sanders, M.d. M.d. Rodrigues June Jordan John Hodgman, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Buster Keaton plays a gruff steamboat captain who is astonished when his son returns from college as a slim, mild-mannered sensitive type with a beret, a mustache, and a ukulele.
    Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
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sensitive

2 of 2 noun
  • In a piece this sensitive, is there latitude to be artful?
    Brendan O'Meara, Longreads, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Many of the sectors that have seen price relief aren't interest-rate sensitive.
    Quartz, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Not only are those high-end housing markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
    Lance Lambert, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive.
    Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Not only are their luxury homes more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
    Lance Lambert, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
    Bylance Lambert, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Not a huge issue for everyone and caffeine is one of the best things to supplement to improve focus, but could be off-putting if your sensitive to caffeine.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Just as impressive as Smit-McPhee’s sensitive, moving performance—which earned him a best supporting actor nod at the Oscars this weekend—has been his sartorial flair on the red carpet.
    Vogue, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Because the textbook business is highly competitive and price sensitive, Chegg’s growth potential is mainly in the latter segment.
    Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Growing sensitives over language extend to politics as well.
    Michael Holtz, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2017
  • But there may be genuine differences which are not so temporally or cultural sensitive.
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2011
  • As a result, Faucher said, job losses are more likely to be concentrated in areas like housing and other durable goods that are interest-rate sensitive, as opposed to services consumption.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 May 2022
  • In particular, investors should avoid those bonds that are considered interest-rate sensitive.
    Brian Menickella, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The Quiet Zone is a place where mystic scientists, gun-loving locals, and electromagnetic hyper-sensitives all live amongst one another, and Drake Equation chronicles their lives in rich detail.
    Laura Mallonee, WIRED, 3 May 2018
  • Coronado’s personal experience with the coronavirus has made the Oaxaca native sensitive to the pandemic situation in the state.
    Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
  • In a piece this sensitive, is there latitude to be artful?
    Brendan O'Meara, Longreads, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Many of the sectors that have seen price relief aren't interest-rate sensitive.
    Quartz, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Not only are those high-end housing markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
    Lance Lambert, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Rodriguez said the free streaming plan would be an ideal way to reach his target audience, which is young, tech savvy and price sensitive.
    Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Not only are their luxury homes more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
    Lance Lambert, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Not only are their high-end real estate markets more rate sensitive, but so are their tech sectors.
    Bylance Lambert, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Not a huge issue for everyone and caffeine is one of the best things to supplement to improve focus, but could be off-putting if your sensitive to caffeine.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Just as impressive as Smit-McPhee’s sensitive, moving performance—which earned him a best supporting actor nod at the Oscars this weekend—has been his sartorial flair on the red carpet.
    Vogue, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Because the textbook business is highly competitive and price sensitive, Chegg’s growth potential is mainly in the latter segment.
    Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Growing sensitives over language extend to politics as well.
    Michael Holtz, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2017
  • But there may be genuine differences which are not so temporally or cultural sensitive.
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2011
  • As a result, Faucher said, job losses are more likely to be concentrated in areas like housing and other durable goods that are interest-rate sensitive, as opposed to services consumption.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 4 May 2022
  • In particular, investors should avoid those bonds that are considered interest-rate sensitive.
    Brian Menickella, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The Quiet Zone is a place where mystic scientists, gun-loving locals, and electromagnetic hyper-sensitives all live amongst one another, and Drake Equation chronicles their lives in rich detail.
    Laura Mallonee, WIRED, 3 May 2018
  • Coronado’s personal experience with the coronavirus has made the Oaxaca native sensitive to the pandemic situation in the state.
    Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021

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