sensitively
Definition
Adverb: In a sensitive manner; with awareness, tact, or consideration for the feelings, needs, or delicate nature of a person or situation.
Usage
The adverb "sensitively" describes how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with care, empathy, and an understanding of potential emotional impact or complexity. It is often used with verbs related to handling, discussing, managing, or responding.
Examples
- The teacher sensitively addressed the student's personal difficulties.
- The documentary sensitively explores themes of loss and recovery.
- He responded sensitively to the criticism, seeking to understand the underlying concerns.
- The new policy was sensitively implemented to minimize staff anxiety.
Advanced Usage
- To handle/treat something sensitively: To manage a delicate issue or object with great care.
- The archivist handled the ancient manuscript very sensitively.
- To be sensitively attuned to: To be keenly aware and responsive to subtle cues or needs.
- A good counselor is sensitively attuned to a client's non-verbal signals.
Variants and Related Words
- Sensitive (adjective): Showing awareness or understanding; easily affected or damaged.
- She is very sensitive to the needs of others.
- The skin on a baby's face is sensitive.
- Sensitivity (noun): The quality or state of being sensitive.
- He handled the negotiation with great sensitivity.
Synonyms
- Tactfully
- Delicately
- Empathetically
- Considerately
- Discreetly
Antonyms
- Insensitively
- Tactlessly
- Clumsily
- Heavy-handedly
Related Phrases
- To approach a subject sensitively: To begin discussing a difficult topic with care.
- The manager approached the subject of layoffs very sensitively.
Adverb
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in a sensitive manner
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she questioned the rape victim very sensitively about the attack
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