Oversensitive

B2 16+

Synonyms of oversensitive

Antonyms of oversensitive

Collocations of oversensitive

easily offended
Frequency: 70 %

She is easily offended by even the slightest criticism.

hypersensitive
Frequency: 60 %

His hypersensitive nature makes it difficult for him to handle constructive feedback.

thin-skinned
Frequency: 50 %

He is known for being thin-skinned and getting upset over minor issues.

overreacting
Frequency: 45 %

She has a tendency to overreact to situations due to being oversensitive.

fragile ego
Frequency: 40 %

His oversensitive nature is a result of having a fragile ego.

Idiomatic Expressions for oversensitive

  • Phrase: thin-skinned
    Meaning: easily upset or offended by criticism or insults
    Usage: She is so thin-skinned that even a slight comment can hurt her feelings.