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-derived
hyperover, 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.

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