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Definition of hypersensitive
1 : excessively or abnormally sensitive
2 : abnormally susceptible physiologically to a specific agent (such as a drug or antigen)
hypersensitiveness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of hypersensitive in a Sentence
She's hypersensitive about her past.
People who are hypersensitive to the chemical may have violent reactions even to small amounts.
Recent Examples of hypersensitive from the Web
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In fact, fantastic photo opportunities are something the kingdom values and is hypersensitive about, especially ones that are going to be seen around the world.
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Most importantly, the new facility’s located on landfill property 30 miles north of the city, far away from the prying eyes of tourists and hypersensitive noses of neighbors populating new suburb developments.
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Weissman said that the committee's taking on such legislation is one reason to be hypersensitive to secrecy.
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Big cities are hypersensitive to what the next guy is doing.
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Shakespeare being always convinced, in his English way, that the French are hypersensitive and overintellectual.
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First Known Use of hypersensitive
1871
HYPERSENSITIVE Defined for English Language Learners
hypersensitive
playDefinition of hypersensitive for English Language Learners
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: having feelings that are very easily hurt
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: very strongly and easily affected or harmed by something (such as a drug)
HYPERSENSITIVE Defined for Kids
hypersensitive
playDefinition of hypersensitive for Students
: very sensitive These plants are hypersensitive to cold.
Medical Dictionary
hypersensitive
playMedical Definition of hypersensitive
1: excessively or abnormally sensitive
2: abnormally susceptible physiologically to a specific agent (as a drug or antigen)
hypersensitiveness
nounSeen and Heard
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