hypersensitive

[US]/ˌhaɪpəˈsensətɪv/
[UK]/ˌhaɪpərˈsensətɪv/
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Translation

adj. highly sensitive, overly responsive.

Example Sentences

He is hypersensitive to what people say about him.

She is hypersensitive to criticism.

His hypersensitive skin reacts quickly to certain fabrics.

The hypersensitive alarm went off at the slightest movement.

Being hypersensitive to noise, she always wears earplugs in crowded places.

The hypersensitive equipment requires careful handling.

He has a hypersensitive sense of smell and can detect even the faintest odors.

The hypersensitive issue sparked a heated debate among the group members.

Her hypersensitive nature makes her prone to emotional outbursts.

The hypersensitive microphone picked up every whisper in the room.

Due to being hypersensitive to certain foods, he has to follow a strict diet.

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