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sensitive vs susceptible
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. |
| susceptibleadjective/səˈsep.tə.bəl/ | Meaning easily affected, harmed or influenced by something, because you have little protection against it | Goes with susceptible to | Example Young children are more susceptible to infection than adults. |
Which word fits?
1 of 5Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Teenagers are often about their appearance.