Hypersensitive

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsətɪv/

Definitions of hypersensitive

adjective excessively or abnormally sensitive

Example Sentences

A1 She is hypersensitive to loud noises.

A2 The child's skin is hypersensitive to certain fabrics.

B1 Some people are hypersensitive to gluten, causing digestive issues.

B2 The artist was hypersensitive to criticism, often taking it personally.

C1 His hypersensitive nature made it difficult for him to handle stressful situations.

C2 Being hypersensitive to changes in atmosphere, she could always predict when a storm was coming.

Examples of hypersensitive in a Sentence

formal Individuals with hypersensitive skin may experience adverse reactions to certain skincare products.

informal My friend is so hypersensitive that even the smallest comment can hurt their feelings.

slang Some people are just hypersensitive and need to chill out.

figurative The artist was hypersensitive to criticism, taking every negative comment to heart.

Grammatical Forms of hypersensitive

• past tense: hypersensitized
• plural: hypersensitives
• comparative: more hypersensitive
• superlative: most hypersensitive
• present tense: hypersensitive
• future tense: will be hypersensitive
• perfect tense: has been hypersensitive
• continuous tense: is being hypersensitive
• singular: hypersensitive
• positive degree: hypersensitive
• infinitive: to hypersensitize
• gerund: hypersensitizing
• participle: hypersensitized

Origin and Evolution of hypersensitive

First Known Use: 1875 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hypersensitive' originated from the combination of 'hyper-' meaning excessive or beyond normal and 'sensitive' meaning easily affected or responsive.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe individuals with heightened sensitivity to stimuli, 'hypersensitive' has evolved to also encompass emotional and psychological sensitivity in everyday language.