sensitive vs. sensible

sensitive

 

sensitive

(easily upset or offended)

  • Don’t be so sensitive— I was just joking.
  • Mike is really quite sensitive to criticism.
  • Don’t mention her weight— she’s very sensitive about it.

opposite: insensitive

 

sensible

(a decision or action that is good because it is based on reason and experience rather than emotion)

  • Wearing a coat when it’s cold outside is a sensible choice.
  • It isn’t very sensible of you to stay outside so late at night.

opposite: insensible

 

 

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