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oversensitive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective oversensitive has 1 sense
  1. oversensitive - unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
    Antonym:
    insensitive (indirect, via sensitive)

Definitions from the Web

Term: oversensitive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Easily or excessively affected by emotions, stimuli, or criticism.

Example Sentence: She is oversensitive to any form of criticism, often becoming deeply upset.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who is easily or excessively affected by emotions, stimuli, or criticism.

Example Sentence: The new employee is an oversensitive, often taking offense to constructive feedback.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that is easily or excessively affected by emotions, stimuli, or criticism.

Example Sentence: He reacted oversensitively to the minor comment, blowing the situation out of proportion.


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