oversensitive
/ˌoʊvərˈsɛnsətɪv/
adjective
- Too easily upset, offended, or hurt by the words or actions of others.
- He is oversensitive to criticism and cries whenever someone points out a mistake.
- Don't be so oversensitive; I was just joking about your hat.
- She is oversensitive about her accent, so be careful how you ask her to repeat herself.
- Reacting too strongly to physical sensations, such as touch, light, or sound.
- After the sunburn, her skin became oversensitive to even a light breeze.
- Some people have oversensitive teeth that hurt when they eat cold food.
- The patient's eyes are oversensitive to bright light after the eye exam.
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