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sensitive in Dutch

sensitive in Dutch is gevoelig, lichtgeraakt, prikkelbaar — sensitive means easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.

sensitive in Dutch

gevoelig
adj
Responsive to stimuli.
lichtgeraakt
adj
Responsive to stimuli.
prikkelbaar
adj
Responsive to stimuli.

What does "sensitive" mean?

  1. adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
    "He's quite sensitive about his height."
  2. adj Requiring careful or delicate handling because it is easily damaged or because the topic is difficult.
    "This is a sensitive topic, so choose your words carefully."
  3. adj Able to detect small changes or respond accurately to stimuli.
    "The new camera sensor is far more sensitive to light."
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sensitive in a sentence

  • He's quite sensitive about his height.
  • She has always been a sensitive child.
  • This is a sensitive topic, so choose your words carefully.
  • The documents were marked as sensitive information.

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What is "sensitive" in Dutch?

"sensitive" in Dutch is gevoelig, lichtgeraakt, prikkelbaar. sensitive means: Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.

How do you use "sensitive" in a sentence?

Example: "He's quite sensitive about his height." In Dutch, "sensitive" is gevoelig, lichtgeraakt, prikkelbaar.

Are there other ways to say "sensitive" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sensitive": gevoelig, lichtgeraakt, prikkelbaar.

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