hypersensitive
[ hahy-per-sen-si-tiv ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /
adjective
excessively sensitive: to be hypersensitive to criticism.
allergic to a substance to which persons do not normally react.
OTHER WORDS FROM hypersensitive
hy·per·sen·si·tive·ness, hy·per·sen·si·tiv·i·ty, nounWords nearby hypersensitive
Example sentences from the Web for hypersensitivity
The examples of this latest explosion of hypersensitivity are too numerous to recount, but a few should suffice.
Joie Chen on why the complaints are more than just hypersensitivity.
While it is a relief it is not getting higher, hypersensitivity to inflation shouldn't stop that number from getting lower.
Moongirls only become mean girls to disguise their hypersensitivity.
British Dictionary definitions for hypersensitivity
hypersensitive
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈsɛnsɪtɪv) /
adjective
having unduly vulnerable feelings
abnormally sensitive to an allergen, a drug, or other agent
Derived forms of hypersensitive
hypersensitiveness or hypersensitivity, nounMedical definitions for hypersensitivity
hypersensitive
[ hī′pər-sĕn′sĭ-tĭv ]
adj.
Responding excessively to the stimulus of a foreign agent, such as an allergen; abnormally sensitive.
Other words from hypersensitive
hy′per•sen′si•tive•ness null n.Cultural definitions for hypersensitivity
hypersensitivity
An excessive or abnormal sensitivity to a substance. A person who is hypersensitive to a certain drug will often suffer a severe allergic reaction (see allergy) if given the drug.