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hypersensitive

/ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does hypersensitive mean?

adjective

Excessively sensitive or responsive, either physically or emotionally; extremely sensitive to slight changes or stimuli.

Example

"She was hypersensitive to noise and often wore earplugs to bed."

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