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sensitive vs sentient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sensitiveadjective/ˈsen.sə.tɪv/ | Meaning easily upset by what people say or do; also understanding other people's feelings well | Goes with sensitive about | Example He's very sensitive about his weight, so don't make jokes about it. |
| sentientadjective/ˈsen.ʃənt/ | Meaning able to feel things such as pain and pleasure, and to be aware of them | Goes with sentient beings | Example Many people believe that all sentient beings deserve protection from cruelty. |
Which word fits?
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