hypersensitive
Americanadjective
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excessively sensitive.
to be hypersensitive to criticism.
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allergic to a substance to which persons do not normally react.
adjective
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having unduly vulnerable feelings
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abnormally sensitive to an allergen, a drug, or other agent
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Origin of hypersensitive
Example Sentences
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It is understandable that investors are hypersensitive to future risks for Visa.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
"The Gardener’s Cat" features Louis, a hypersensitive gardener devastated by the impending loss of his kitten, which has a tumour.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
A post-mortem examination found Hannah died after suffering from a hypersensitive anaphylactic reaction triggered by an ingredient in her hot chocolate that caused an allergic response.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
Dale is hypersensitive to incidents when he suspects he is being mistreated because of being on the spectrum.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023
I keep trying to convince myself I’m being hypersensitive, that I’m imagining all this because I think they’re going to hate me.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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