Hypersensitive
adjective
Being extremely touchy or easily upset by things that might not bother other people.
She is hypersensitive to criticism and takes everything personally.
Often appears as...
- hypersensitive to criticism
- hypersensitive to noise
adjective
Having an extreme physical reaction to certain substances or conditions.
He is hypersensitive to pollen, which causes him to sneeze a lot during springtime.
Often appears as...
- hypersensitive to pollen
- hypersensitive to light
adjective
Highly responsive or quick to react, especially to slight changes or influences.
This hypersensitive equipment can detect even the smallest variations in temperature.
Often appears as...
- hypersensitive equipment
- hypersensitive system
adjective
Being extremely touchy or easily upset by things that might not bother other people.
She is hypersensitive to criticism and takes everything personally.
Often appears as...
- hypersensitive to criticism
- hypersensitive to noise
adjective
Having an extreme physical reaction to certain substances or conditions.
He is hypersensitive to pollen, which causes him to sneeze a lot during springtime.
Often appears as...
- hypersensitive to pollen
- hypersensitive to light
adjective
Highly responsive or quick to react, especially to slight changes or influences.
This hypersensitive equipment can detect even the smallest variations in temperature.
Often appears as...
- hypersensitive equipment
- hypersensitive system
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Matters
Consider if the person's reaction is truly hypersensitive or if it reflects cultural norms.
He may seem hypersensitive, but his reactions are normal in his culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Impact
Use 'hypersensitive' to describe someone's deep emotional response to seemingly minor things.
She felt hypersensitive after the remark, even though it was a joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotative Caution
Be aware 'hypersensitive' may suggest a negative trait, implying weakness or irrationality.
Calling him hypersensitive made him defensive about his emotions.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Matters
Consider if the person's reaction is truly hypersensitive or if it reflects cultural norms.
He may seem hypersensitive, but his reactions are normal in his culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Impact
Use 'hypersensitive' to describe someone's deep emotional response to seemingly minor things.
She felt hypersensitive after the remark, even though it was a joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotative Caution
Be aware 'hypersensitive' may suggest a negative trait, implying weakness or irrationality.
Calling him hypersensitive made him defensive about his emotions.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Matters
Consider if the person's reaction is truly hypersensitive or if it reflects cultural norms.
He may seem hypersensitive, but his reactions are normal in his culture.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Impact
Use 'hypersensitive' to describe someone's deep emotional response to seemingly minor things.
She felt hypersensitive after the remark, even though it was a joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotative Caution
Be aware 'hypersensitive' may suggest a negative trait, implying weakness or irrationality.
Calling him hypersensitive made him defensive about his emotions.
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Video examples
Why are sharks so...
at the backs of their eyes that dramatically improve their vision in low light. As if these heightened abilities weren't enough, sharks have even honed a sixth sense. They're able to hunt using a network of electrosensory cells called ampullae of Lorenzini. These cells are filled with hypersensitive jelly
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My Inner Life with...
My personality switched from being shy and awkward to being defiant and cursing out a storm. Needless to say, I did not have many friends. I was also hypersensitive to texture.
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Prison Delivery Truck...
my senses are hypersensitive especially my hearing should I shouldn't I I want to make my
Video examples
Why are sharks so...
at the backs of their eyes that dramatically improve their vision in low light. As if these heightened abilities weren't enough, sharks have even honed a sixth sense. They're able to hunt using a network of electrosensory cells called ampullae of Lorenzini. These cells are filled with hypersensitive jelly
Video examples
My Inner Life with...
My personality switched from being shy and awkward to being defiant and cursing out a storm. Needless to say, I did not have many friends. I was also hypersensitive to texture.
Video examples
Prison Delivery Truck...
my senses are hypersensitive especially my hearing should I shouldn't I I want to make my
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Quote examples
James Murphy
American Musician
I have a very toxic combination of being completely determined, inflexible, controlling and being totally shy, guilty at hurting anyone's feelings, hypersensitive to other people's needs - and it's just paralysing.
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Bob Odenkirk
American Actor
I'm hypersensitive to negativity and duplicity, and I want to push it away by writing comedy. Maybe that hypersensitivity comes across and allows me to play dastardly, multi-layered people.
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Travis Knight
American Producer
Artists are neurotic and hypersensitive, and they tend to focus on granular details, sometimes at the expense of the big picture. I've gotten better at the big picture over the years.
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Beth Moore
American Author
Any of us in the public eye must remember: Never, ever believe your own press, and pray to develop a hypersensitive gag reflex regarding your own importance.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
My skin is so hypersensitive that I have to cleanse it with oils and then back it up with even more oil. I really am just putting on oil all the time.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
My skin is hypersensitive, so I use powdered sunscreen by Colorescience. I don't know how I lived without it.
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Laura Schlessinger
American Writer
If you're that hypersensitive about color and don't have a sense of humor, don't marry out of your race.
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Kurt Sutter
American Director
I'm way too hypersensitive.
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James Murphy
American Musician
I have a very toxic combination of being completely determined, inflexible, controlling and being totally shy, guilty at hurting anyone's feelings, hypersensitive to other people's needs - and it's just paralysing.
Quote examples
Bob Odenkirk
American Actor
I'm hypersensitive to negativity and duplicity, and I want to push it away by writing comedy. Maybe that hypersensitivity comes across and allows me to play dastardly, multi-layered people.
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Travis Knight
American Producer
Artists are neurotic and hypersensitive, and they tend to focus on granular details, sometimes at the expense of the big picture. I've gotten better at the big picture over the years.
Quote examples
Beth Moore
American Author
Any of us in the public eye must remember: Never, ever believe your own press, and pray to develop a hypersensitive gag reflex regarding your own importance.
Quote examples
Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
My skin is so hypersensitive that I have to cleanse it with oils and then back it up with even more oil. I really am just putting on oil all the time.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
My skin is hypersensitive, so I use powdered sunscreen by Colorescience. I don't know how I lived without it.
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Laura Schlessinger
American Writer
If you're that hypersensitive about color and don't have a sense of humor, don't marry out of your race.
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Kurt Sutter
American Director
I'm way too hypersensitive.
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