environmentally sensitive
US: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˌmɛnˈtæli ˈsɛnsətɪv/
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Definition of environmentally sensitive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
natureTECH.likely to be harmed by small changes in natural surroundingsTECH.
  • The wetland is an environmentally sensitive area protected by strict regulations.
2.
sustainabilityTECH.planned or made to reduce harm to nature and wildlifeTECH.
  • The city adopted an environmentally sensitive design for the new housing project.
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Expressions with environmentally

environmentally soundadj.
designed or carried out in ways that avoid harming the natural environment
The company introduced an environmentally sound waste disposal system.
environmentally consciousadj.
aware of nature problems and trying to reduce harm through choices
The company is environmentally conscious and uses only recycled packaging.
environmentally friendlyadj.
causing little or no harm to the environment
This detergent is environmentally friendly.
environmentally awareadj.
conscious of how actions affect nature and trying to reduce harm
She is very environmentally aware and always recycles her waste.
environmentally harmfuladj.
causing damage to nature or natural resources like air water and soil
The factory switched from environmentally harmful chemicals to safer alternatives.
environmentally-unfriendlyadj.
causing harm or damage to nature or the environment
Plastic bags are environmentally-unfriendly.

Expressions with sensitive

extra-sensitiveadj.
more easily affected or responsive than usual
This cream is for extra-sensitive skin.
sensitive skinn.
type of skin that becomes irritated easily by products or environment
She chooses fragrance-free products because of her sensitive skin.
sensitive informationn.
details that need careful protection because sharing them could cause harm
Never post sensitive information like your full address on social media.
sensitive to criticismadj.
easily hurt or upset by negative feedback
She is very sensitive to criticism and takes negative comments to heart.
sensitive subjectn.
topic that is difficult to discuss because it may upset or offend people
Her divorce is a sensitive subject, so please avoid bringing it up.
temperature sensitiveadj.
easily damaged or changed when the surrounding heat becomes higher or lower
These temperature sensitive vaccines must be shipped in special refrigerated containers.
time-sensitiveadj.
needing immediate attention or action
The time-sensitive report was submitted before the deadline.
highly sensitiveadj.
requiring careful handling due to delicate nature
The highly sensitive documents were stored in a secure location.
highly sensitive personn.
someone who feels emotions deeply and intensely
As a highly sensitive person, she often feels overwhelmed in crowded places.
context-sensitiveadj.
changing behavior depending on the situation or environment
The software uses context-sensitive help.

Terms related to environmentally sensitive

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environenvironmentenvironmentalenvironmentalismenvironmentalistenvironshypersensitiveinsensitiveinsensitivelyinsensitivityoversensitivesensitively

Examples of environmentally sensitive in a sentence

  • Building here is restricted because it is an environmentally sensitive zone.
  • They chose an environmentally sensitive supplier for the construction materials.
  • We need an environmentally sensitive approach to restoring the coastline.

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  1. French:sensible, écologique, ...
  2. German:umweltempfindlich, umweltschonend, ...
  3. Italian:sensibile all'ambiente, ecosostenibile, ...
  4. Spanish:medioambientalmente sensible, respetuoso con el medio ambiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensível, ambientalmente responsável, ...
  6. Chinese:环境脆弱的, 环境敏感型的, ...
  7. Japanese:環境的に脆弱な, 環境に配慮した, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسَّاس بِيئِيًّا, صَديق لِلْبِيئَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגִישׁ סְבִיבָתִית, יְדִידוּתִי לַסְּבִיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:экологически уязвимый, экологичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:екологічно вразливий, екологічно чутливий, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यावरणीय रूप से संवेदनशील, पर्यावरण के प्रति संवेदनशील, ...
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