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a sensitive subject

[ə ˈsɛnsətɪv ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: sensitive subjects
um assunto sensível
1. a topic that requires careful handling because it may be emotionally charged, controversial, or offensive to certain groups
Religion is a sensitive subject in many families.
A religião é um assunto sensível em muitas famílias.
2. a matter that involves personal feelings, privacy concerns, or delicate circumstances
Mental health remains a sensitive subject for many people.
A saúde mental continua sendo um assunto sensível para muitas pessoas.
Synonyms
a delicate mattera touchy subjecta controversial topica tender issue
Antonyms
an easy topica straightforward matteran uncontroversial subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
um assunto sensível
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
um assunto delicado
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
um assunto sensível
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

tread carefully on a sensitive subject
broach a sensitive subject
a minefield of sensitivity
touch a nerve
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