sensitive

ˈsɛnsɪtɪv
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Translation of sensitive from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

emotional

easily upset or offended by others
  • She is sensitive about her artwork.Ze is gevoelig over haar kunstwerken.
2.

empathetic

aware of others' feelings and considerate
  • He is sensitive to his friend's needs.Hij is gevoelig voor de behoeften van zijn vriend.
3.

responsive

responding quickly to stimuli or changes
  • The plant is sensitive to light.De plant is gevoelig voor licht.

Noun

1.

emotion

person who is easily affected by external stimuli
hooggevoelige prikkelgevoelige
  • As a sensitive, Maya wears earplugs at crowded concerts.Als hooggevoelige draagt Maya oordopjes bij drukke concerten.
2.

supernatural

person with paranormal sensitivity to unseen things
gevoelige
  • She is known as a sensitive in her community.Ze staat bekend als een gevoelige in haar gemeenschap.
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Expressions with sensitive: examples in English and translations in Dutch

extra gevoelig
This cream is for extra-sensitive skin.
gevoelige huid
She chooses fragrance-free products because of her sensitive skin.
gevoelige informatie
Never post sensitive information like your full address on social media.
gevoelig voor kritiek
She is very sensitive to criticism and takes negative comments to heart.
gevoelig onderwerp
Her divorce is a sensitive subject, so please avoid bringing it up.
temperatuurgevoelig
These temperature sensitive vaccines must be shipped in special refrigerated containers.

Synonyms and analogies of sensitive in English

Examples of sensitive in a sentence

  • The child is sensitive about being teased.
  • She is sensitive to the emotions of her students.
  • Being sensitive, he noticed her discomfort immediately.
  • The device is sensitive to temperature changes.
  • Her skin is sensitive to certain fabrics.
  • Discussing politics can be a sensitive matter.

Translations of "sensitive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
gevoeligadj.

Despite his brash exterior, he was actually quite sensitive inside.

Ondanks zijn brutale uiterlijk was hij van binnen eigenlijk heel gevoelig.

kwetsbaaradj.

Young seedlings are very sensitive and often show sunburn quickly.

Jonge zaailingen zijn erg kwetsbaar en vertonen vaak snel symptomen van zonnebrand.

sensitiefadj.

Encourage your candidate to observe colleagues who are known to be sensitive.

Zorg dat uw kandidaat collega's die bekend staan als sensitief observeert.

delicaatadj.

It concerns a topic which is both sensitive and difficult to manage.

Het gaat hier om een zowel delicaat als moeilijk onderwerp.

overgevoeligadj.

My nerves are shot after that argument; I feel shaky and overly sensitive.

Na die ruzie ben ik op van de zenuwen, ik tril en ben overgevoelig.

fijngevoeligadj.

It is so powerful and at the same time also simple and sensitive.

Het is zo krachtig en tegelijkertijd ook simpel en fijngevoelig.

geheimadj.

We found your friend trespassing in a very sensitive area.

Uw vriend kwam binnen in een zeer geheim gebied.

ontvankelijkadj.

You're still in a higher energy and sensitive for inspiration or hunches.

Je bent nog in een hogere energie en ontvankelijk voor inzichten of ingevingen.

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Other translations for sensitive:

  • vertrouwelijkadj.
  • prikkelbaaradj.
  • attentadj.
  • preciesadj.

sensitive: Examples and translations in context

An indirect request can often be more effective in sensitive situations.

Een omzichtige vraag stellen kan in gevoelige situaties vaak beter werken.

The linens were made of cotton, perfect for sensitive skin.

Het beddengoed was van katoen, ideaal voor een gevoelige huid.

A sensitive sense of smell helps perfumers select the finest aromas.

Een gevoelige reukzin helpt parfumeurs om de beste geuren te selecteren.

That brand of body lotion is perfect for sensitive skin types.

Dat merk bodylotion is ideaal voor mensen met een gevoelige huid.

A back scrubber with soft bristles is gentle on sensitive skin.

Een rugborstel met zachte haren is prettig voor een gevoelige huid.

Many people have a sensitive gag reflex when cleaning their tongues.

Veel mensen hebben een gevoelige braakreflex wanneer ze hun tong schoonmaken.

He lowered his voice when discussing sensitive topics with his friends.

Hij praatte zachter toen hij gevoelige onderwerpen met zijn vrienden besprak.

Cold air can sometimes cause a scratchy throat in sensitive individuals.

Koude lucht kan bij gevoelige mensen weleens voor een kriebelkeel zorgen.

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