The difference between Aware and Sensitive

When used as adjectives, aware means vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty, whereas sensitive means having the faculty of sensation.


Sensitive is also noun with the meaning: one with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

check bellow for the other definitions of Aware and Sensitive

  1. Aware as an adjective:

    Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

    Examples:

    "Stay aware! Don't let your guard down."

  2. Aware as an adjective:

    Conscious or having knowledge of something.

    Examples:

    "Are you aware of what is being said about you?"

  1. Sensitive as an adjective:

    having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses

  2. Sensitive as an adjective:

    Responsive to stimuli.

  3. Sensitive as an adjective (of a person):

    easily offended, upset or hurt

    Examples:

    "Max is very sensitive; he cried today because of the bad news."

  4. Sensitive as an adjective (of an issue, topic, etc.):

    capable of offending, upsetting or hurting

    Examples:

    "Religion is often a sensitive topic of discussion and should be avoided when dealing with foreign business associates."

  5. Sensitive as an adjective (of an instrument):

    accurate

  6. Sensitive as an adjective (archaic):

    Having paranormal abilities that can be controlled through mesmerism.

  1. Sensitive as a noun:

    one with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive