Hyperactive

usgb/ˌhaɪpərˈæktɪv/
adjective

Acting or behaving in a very active, fast or energetic way.

He is a hyperactive child who constantly runs around the house.
Visual representation of "hyperactive" - Acting or behaving in a very active, fast or energetic way.

Often appears as...

  • hyperactive child
  • hyperactive behavior
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Visual representation of "hyperactive"
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Emotional Charge

Refers to someone's energy levels in a possibly disruptive way, often linked with excitability.

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The hyperactive puppy upset the quiet picnic.
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Negative Implication

Can imply behavior that's difficult to manage; not always a positive description.

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The teacher found the hyperactive behavior in class challenging.
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Paired Words

Often used with words related to motion or activity to emphasize excessiveness.

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After eating candy, she became hyperactive, zooming around nonstop.
Visual representation of the word "Hyperactive"

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