overreactive

[US]/[ˌoʊvərˈriːæktɪv]/
[UK]/[ˌoʊvərˈriːæktɪv]/

Translation

adj.Tending to react in an excessive or exaggerated way.; Exhibiting an excessive or exaggerated response to a situation.
adv.In an overreactive manner.

Phrases & Collocations

overreactive person

being overreactive

was overreactive

seems overreactive

overreactive behavior

highly overreactive

often overreactive

becoming overreactive

overreactive tendencies

too overreactive

Example Sentences

he tends to be overreactive when dealing with customer complaints.

the market can be overreactive to short-term news events.

her overreactive nature often leads to unnecessary stress.

the team needs to avoid being overreactive to minor setbacks.

it's important not to be overreactive in a crisis situation.

the security system proved to be overreactive, triggering false alarms.

she was overreactive to his simple suggestion, getting quite upset.

the dog is overreactive to strangers approaching the house.

the government's response was deemed overreactive by many analysts.

try to remain calm and avoid being overreactive in this situation.

his overreactive behavior made it difficult to work with him.

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