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sensitive

Definition for sensitive

adjective as in easily hurt

Strongest matches

bleeding-heart, delicate, painful

Strong matches

sore, tender

Weak match

easily harmed

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Below the surface, though, investors are pulling back from holdings more sensitive to a slowing economy.

"To safeguard sensitive operational information, we will not comment any further on the details," it added in a statement.

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Western countries have accused hacker groups allegedly supported by China of conducting a global cyber espionage campaign against figures critical of Beijing, democratic institutions, and companies in various sensitive sectors.

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Because they are incredibly faint, detecting them requires highly sensitive instruments.

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His office said nothing sensitive had ever been discussed with Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, who became a close advisor on Andrew's business ventures.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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