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hypersensitive
This term describes a state of heightened reactivity that exceeds the normal or expected threshold. In emotional contexts, it often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting a lack of resilience or an overreaction to social cues, where the individual perceives slights that others would ignore.
In medical or biological contexts, the word is neutral and clinical. It refers to an acute physiological response, such as an allergy or a sensory processing disorder, where the body reacts aggressively to a stimulus that is typically harmless to the general population.
Meanings
Abnormally or excessively sensitive to external stimuli or emotional triggers.
Examples
Stop being so hypersensitive about every little comment I make.
She is hypersensitive to loud noises and often wears noise-canceling headphones.
My skin is hypersensitive to fragrance in soaps and lotions.
I wonder if I am just hypersensitive or if he is actually being mean.
The patient is hypersensitive to certain antibiotics.
The patient is hypersensitive to certain antibiotics.
He became hypersensitive to criticism after the project failed.
Why are you so hypersensitive today? I barely said anything.
The detective noticed the witness was hypersensitive to any mention of the victim.