ultrasensitive
/ˌʌltrəˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
adjective
- Extremely sensitive; reacting very strongly to small changes, amounts, or stimuli.
- Her ultrasensitive skin breaks out in a rash if she uses any scented lotion.
- The security system is ultrasensitive and can detect movement from across the room.
- The lab uses an ultrasensitive scale that can measure a single grain of dust.
- Easily offended or upset; very touchy about criticism or emotions.
- He is ultrasensitive about his height and gets angry when anyone mentions it.
- As an ultrasensitive artist, she takes every negative review to heart.
- Try to be careful with your words; she's ultrasensitive and might cry.
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