Allergy Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

hypersensitive sneeze at

hypersensitive

adjective excessively or abnormally sensitive

  • Individuals with hypersensitive skin may experience adverse reactions to certain skincare products.
  • My friend is so hypersensitive that even the smallest comment can hurt their feelings.
  • Some people are just hypersensitive and need to chill out.
  • The artist was hypersensitive to criticism, taking every negative comment to heart.

sneeze at

noun a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of the mucous membrane

preposition used to indicate that someone or something is not considered important or impressive

  • It is considered impolite to sneeze at the dinner table.
  • Don't sneeze at me while I'm talking!
  • I can't believe you just sneezed at my new shoes.
  • She always sneezes at the idea of change.