seem sensitive

Frequency: 6.535.2 per million words

To appear to be sensitive.

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Examples (10)

  • He might seem sensitive, but he's actually quite tough.
  • After the argument, she began to seem very sensitive to criticism.
  • The new employee can sometimes seem sensitive to feedback.
  • Does he seem sensitive about his past mistakes?
  • The local community might seem sensitive to any major development proposals.
  • Even though he tried to hide it, his expression made him seem quite sensitive.
  • She didn't want to seem sensitive, so she tried to act nonchalant.
  • The data suggests that the market will seem more sensitive to economic news next quarter.
  • Sometimes, children can seem sensitive to loud noises or bright lights.
  • I try not to seem sensitive when my boss gives me constructive criticism.