1. extremely or excessively sensitive to criticism, emotions, or social situations
2. having an abnormally strong physical reaction to certain substances, stimuli, or conditions
Usage: medical

Examples

• She became hypersensitive to any form of criticism after the incident.
• He’s hypersensitive about his height and gets upset when people mention it.
• The patient is hypersensitive to sunlight and must avoid direct exposure.
• Some people are hypersensitive to certain food additives.
• Don’t be so hypersensitive about every little comment.
• Her hypersensitive skin requires special moisturizers.
• The hypersensitive child cried at the slightest raised voice.