easily affected

Quick to react

Easily affected describes someone or something readily influenced by external forces or circumstances.

A person easily affected by criticism takes it to heart quickly.

Materials easily affected by moisture require careful storage.

The phrase often carries a hint of vulnerability or sensitivity: She's easily affected by sad movies.

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sentimental · permeable · tenderhearted · reactive · gullible · impressionable · vulnerable · responsive · hypersensitive · persuadable · tender · blush · allergic · suggestible · malleable · compassionate · frail · credulous

Opposites
emotional sensitivity

easily affectedthick-skinned

Resistant to criticism

unfeeling · callous · insensitive · hardened · stoic

resilience/imperviousness

easily affectedimpervious

Unable to be affected

unaffected · resilient · invulnerable · unshakeable · robust

responsiveness to influence

easily affectedimmovable

Incapable of being shifted

unwavering · stubborn · obstinate · unyielding · inflexible

Family

easy, ease, easier, easiest, easiness, uneasy, uneasily, uneasiness, disease

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G