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Word entry · 9 letters

sensitive

Best crossword clue

"easily affected"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted eeiinsstvStarts with SEnds with E2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security

Word origin

From Middle French sensitif, from Medieval Latin sensitivus. By surface analysis, sense + -ite + -ive.

Used in a sentence

  • The sensitive faculty most part overrules reason, the soul is carried hoodwinked, and the understanding captive like a beast.
  • Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news.
  • Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01easily affected9 letters
02Easily affected9 letters

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