SENSITIVE

• (noun) someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead

  "he consulted several mediums"

  synonyms : medium , spiritualist

• (adj.) able to feel or perceive

  "even amoeba are sensible creatures", "the more sensible parts of the skin"

  synonyms : sensible

• (adj.) responsive to physical stimuli

  "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch", "a sensitive voltmeter", "sensitive skin", "sensitive to light"

• (adj.) being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others

  "sensitive to the local community and its needs"

• (adj.) of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security

• (adj.) hurting

  "the tender spot on his jaw"

  synonyms : raw , sore , tender

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