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oversensitive
This term carries a strong negative connotation when applied to personality, suggesting a lack of emotional resilience or an irrational tendency to feel slighted. It implies that the reaction is disproportionate to the actual stimulus, often framing the person as difficult or fragile in social interactions.
In medical or biological contexts, the word shifts to a neutral, descriptive tone. Here, it describes a physiological state where a nerve or organ reacts more intensely than normal, such as skin reacting to UV rays or teeth reacting to cold temperatures.
Meanings
Having an abnormally high degree of physical sensitivity or responsiveness to stimuli.
Examples
Stop being so oversensitive about every little comment I make.
He is far too oversensitive to criticism to be a good manager.
I wonder if I am just being oversensitive or if she is actually ignoring me.
The patient is oversensitive to light and sound after the procedure.
My skin is oversensitive to certain fragrances in soaps.
The sensor is oversensitive and triggers the alarm even when a cat walks by.
She felt that her boss was oversensitive to any suggestion of change.