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Difference between Sensitive about something and Sensitive to something

sensitive about somethingeasily offended or worried about smth.:

  • You really must stop being so sensitive about your accent.

sensitive to something

1. susceptible or vulnerable to smth.:

  • If the enamel of your tooth has worn to where the sensitive part of the tooth is exposed, it can make your tooth sensitive to cold.

2. showing a deep understanding of other people’s feelings, difficulties, etc.:

  • We’re trying to make people more sensitive to the problems faced by working mothers.