sensitively
adverb/ˈsensətɪvli/
/ˈsensətɪvli/
- in a way that shows that you are aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
- People who report assault need to know they will be treated sensitively.
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- in a way that shows you are easily offended or upset
- She worried that she might have reacted too sensitively.
- with great care not to offend people or make them angry or embarrassed
- She handled the matter sensitively.
- in a way that shows understanding of art, music and literature and an ability to express yourself through them
- He writes sensitively.
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