sensitive

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Value stocks tend to be less sensitive to the rising interest rates seen during inflationary periods.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"We monitor the athletes throughout a much longer period - in fact, the most sensitive period, when athletes want to qualify for the Olympics."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment or intimidation, particularly if the data were mishandled or leaked.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It forbids therapists from insisting on spreading their personal views through confidential, sensitive conversations with trusting minors happening behind closed doors.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Once, when Clare had been a young Usher and not yet sensitive to the gentle tug of the Afterlife.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman