Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overly-sensitive
Adjective
/ˈoʊvərli ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
Definition
Excessively sensitive or easily affected by emotions, situations, or criticism.
Examples
- She is overly-sensitive to criticism and takes comments personally.
- His overly-sensitive nature makes it hard for him to deal with stressful situations.
- The child is overly-sensitive to loud noises, often covering their ears.
Meaning
Being extremely sensitive to feelings, stimuli, or reactions that may not affect others as strongly.
Synonyms
- Touchy
- Prone to offense
- Hyper-sensitive
- Vulnerable
