oversensitive
[ oh-ver-sen-si-tiv ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /
adjective
excessively or unduly sensitive.
OTHER WORDS FROM oversensitive
o·ver·sen·si·tiv·i·ty, o·ver·sen·si·tive·ness, nounWords nearby oversensitive
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Example sentences from the Web for oversensitivity
Virtually all people with ASD report various types of oversensitivity and intense fear.
British Dictionary definitions for oversensitivity
oversensitive
/ (ˌəʊvəˈsɛnsɪtɪv) /
adjective
excessively responsive to or aware of feelings, reactions, etc