hypersensitive
UK/.haipә'sensitiv/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Abnormally sensitive to a substance or stimulus; excessively easily offended or upset.
过敏的，过度敏感的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhyperover, excessive
+
sensitivestem
=hypersensitive
Example Sentences
- 1.
The patient's hypersensitive skin reacted negatively to most commercial soaps.
- 2.
She became hypersensitive to criticism after the harsh review of her work.