noun
- the quality or state of being excessively sensitive to physical stimuli, emotions, or criticism
Usage: often used in psychological or medical contexts
Examples
- Her oversensitivity to loud noises made it difficult for her to enjoy concerts.
- The child's oversensitivity to criticism affected his confidence in school.
- Some people experience oversensitivity to certain fabrics or textures.
- His oversensitivity to rejection made forming relationships challenging.
- The patient's oversensitivity to light was a symptom of the migraine condition.
- Oversensitivity to caffeine caused her to avoid coffee entirely.