sensitive subject
US: /ˈsɛnsətɪv ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/
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Definition of sensitive subject - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

conversationtopic that is difficult to discuss because it may upset or offend people
  • Her divorce is a sensitive subject, so please avoid bringing it up.
  • Politics is a sensitive subject at family dinners.
  • Religion can be a sensitive subject in mixed company.
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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.
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.

Expressions with subject

sore subjectn.
topic causing discomfort or embarrassment when mentioned
Politics is a sore subject at family dinners.
off the subjectadv.
not related to the main topic discussed
His comments were off the subject and confused everyone.
be someone's pet subjectv.
have a special interest in a particular topic
History seems to be his pet subject during discussions.
broach the subjectv.
start talking about a topic, often a difficult one
She decided to broach the subject with her parents.
frame a subjectv.
present a topic to influence perception
The journalist framed the subject to highlight its importance.
change the subjectv.
talk about something else to avoid a topic
Whenever politics came up, he would change the subject.
drop the subjectv.
stop talking about a topic
Let's drop the subject and talk about something else.
email subjectn.
short line in an email that shows the main topic
Write a clear email subject so your message is easy to find.
school subjectn.
area of learning taught as part of classes in a school
Mathematics is often considered a challenging school subject.
on the subject ofprep.
introduces the topic being discussed or mentioned
On the subject of homework, I have a question.

Terms related to sensitive subject

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Terms with sensitive subject included in their meaning

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broach the topicv.
communication
introduce a sensitive subject
broachv.
start discussion
raise a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion
radioactive topicn.
controversy
subject that is highly controversial or sensitive
you-know-whatn.
sensitive topic
taboo or sensitive subject not directly mentioned
tread on one's cornsv.
offense
offend or annoy someone by touching a sensitive subject

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  1. French:sujet sensible, ...
  2. German:heikles Thema, ...
  3. Italian:argomento delicato, ...
  4. Spanish:tema delicado, ...
  5. Portuguese:assunto sensível, ...
  6. Chinese:敏感话题, ...
  7. Japanese:デリケートな話題, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوْضُوعٌ حَسَّاسٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹשֵׂא רָגִישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:щекотливая тема, ...
  11. Ukrainian:делікатна тема, ...
  12. Hindi:संवेदनशील विषय, ...

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