
Hypersensitive
Subjectivity Matters
Consider if the person's reaction is truly hypersensitive or if it reflects cultural norms.
He may seem hypersensitive, but his reactions are normal in his culture.
Personal Impact
Use 'hypersensitive' to describe someone's deep emotional response to seemingly minor things.
She felt hypersensitive after the remark, even though it was a joke.
Connotative Caution
Be aware 'hypersensitive' may suggest a negative trait, implying weakness or irrationality.
Calling him hypersensitive made him defensive about his emotions. Compare with
DelicateFragileNervousPerceptiveReactiveSusceptibleTouchyVulnerable
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