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ultra-sensitive

UK
/ˌʌl.trəˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˌʌl.trəˈsɛn.sə.tɪv/
ultra-sensitiveadjective
UK
/ˌʌl.trəˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˌʌl.trəˈsɛn.sə.tɪv/
Gradable adjective used both attributively and predicatively.
Translations
ultra-sensibleSe dit d’un capteur, d’un instrument ou d’une personne très réactif(ve) aux moindres variations.
The ultra-sensitive sensor can detect tiny temperature changes.
Le capteur ultra-sensible peut détecter de minuscules variations de température.
Additional translations
hypersensibleS’emploie surtout pour une personne très facilement blessée ou offensée.
Definitions
Extremely sensitive; reacting very strongly to small changes, amounts, or stimuli.
The ultra-sensitive sensor can detect tiny temperature changes.
Very easily upset, offended, or emotionally affected.
She is ultra-sensitive to criticism.
Synonyms
hypersensitive
hyper-sensitive
ultrasensitive
extremely sensitive
highly sensitive
overly sensitive
over-sensitive
super-sensitive
supersensitive
acutely sensitive
exceptionally sensitive
finely tuned
delicate
Antonyms
insensitive
unfeeling
callous
indifferent
impervious
thick-skinned
stoic
unemotional
numb
unresponsive
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