Supersensitive

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərˈsɛnsətɪv/

Definitions of supersensitive

adjective describing someone who is extremely sensitive or easily affected by emotions or stimuli

Example Sentences

A1 My cat is supersensitive to loud noises.

A2 She is supersensitive to criticism and takes things personally.

B1 The new employee is supersensitive to changes in the work environment.

B2 His skin is supersensitive to certain fabrics and he can only wear soft materials.

C1 The artist's supersensitive perception allows them to capture the subtle nuances of emotion in their paintings.

C2 The musician's supersensitive ear for music enables them to pick up on even the slightest variations in pitch and tone.

Examples of supersensitive in a Sentence

formal The new equipment is designed to be supersensitive to even the slightest changes in temperature.

informal My friend is supersensitive to loud noises and always covers his ears at concerts.

slang I can't believe how supersensitive she is about her hair - she freaks out if anyone touches it.

figurative His supersensitive nature allows him to pick up on subtle emotions that others may miss.

Grammatical Forms of supersensitive

past tense

supersensitized

plural

supersensitives

comparative

more supersensitive

superlative

most supersensitive

present tense

supersensitive

future tense

will be supersensitive

perfect tense

have been supersensitive

continuous tense

is being supersensitive

singular

supersensitive

positive degree

supersensitive

infinitive

to supersensitize

gerund

supersensitizing

participle

supersensitized

Origin and Evolution of supersensitive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'supersensitive' originated from the Latin word 'super' meaning above or beyond, and 'sensitivus' meaning capable of feeling.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe heightened sensitivity or responsiveness, the word 'supersensitive' has evolved to also connote easily offended or emotionally fragile individuals in modern usage.