overstimulating
/ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing excessive excitement or arousal, often leading to discomfort or difficulty concentrating.
- She avoids overstimulating environments like crowded malls when she feels anxious.
- Some people find open-plan offices overstimulating because of constant noise and movement.
- The carnival was too overstimulating for the toddler, who covered his ears and eyes.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of overstimulate: to excite or arouse excessively.
- The teacher is overstimulating the class with too many activities at once.
- Playing video games late at night is overstimulating his brain, keeping him awake.
- The bright flashing lights are overstimulating the audience during the concert.