Sensible vs. Sensitive

Sensible means having or showing good sense. A sensible person does not make stupid decisions.

• She is very sensible.
• It was a sensible answer.
• ‘Let’s get married in Las Vegas.’ ‘Be sensible, honey. We haven’t got that much money.’

Sensitive

A sensitive person is quick to receive impressions. He or she may get hurt easily.

• The eyes are sensitive to light. (NOT The eyes are sensible to light.)
• He is very sensitive to criticism. (NOT The eyes are very sensible to criticism.)
• I have got sensitive skin.
• She is very sensitive.