overarousal
/ˌoʊvərəˈraʊzəl/
noun
- A state of being too excited, alert, or stimulated, often leading to anxiety or difficulty focusing.
- Overarousal before a test can make it hard to remember what you studied.
- The loud music caused overarousal in the toddler, making him cranky.
- Athletes sometimes experience overarousal before a big game, hurting their performance.
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