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The negative connotation often masks an under appreciated talent.
The negative framing includes:
- sensitive child/person to shame or imply weakness
- sensitive pallet to shame disinterest or acuteness of sensation
When does it turn into a talent?
- We don’t say a chef has a sensitive pallet— we say refined tastes or mature
- We don’t say a musician has a sensitive ear—we say perfect pitch
Better alternatives:
- Attuned
- Alert
- Empathetic
- Intuitive
- Expressive
Better descriptors for the negative:
- Cautious
- Fearful
- In need
- Reactive
- Responsive
Sensitive is not a word of much clarity in comparison to any of these.
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