sensitive
adjective
likely to become angry or upset easily
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adjective
very careful about your behaviour and appearance, and easily shocked by what other people do or say
adjective
very easily offended or upset by unpleasant behaviour, in a way that you think is silly
adjective
very easily shocked or embarrassed by anything relating to sex. This word shows that you think people who behave in this way are silly.
to be very sensitive to criticism or insults
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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