Oversensitive Meaning in English
word
ˌoʊvɝˈsɛnsətɪv
oh-ver-SEN-suh-tiv
ˌəʊvəsˈɛnsɪtˌɪv
oh-vuh-SEN-si-tiv
Definition
Someone who is oversensitive reacts too strongly to criticism, comments, or feelings and gets upset more easily than most people.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes an emotional trait, often used in a slightly negative way when someone is seen as reacting too strongly. Common collocations: 'be oversensitive to', 'seem oversensitive about'. Not as strong as 'hypersensitive' in medical contexts.
Spanish: hipersensible - demasiado sensiblePortuguese (BR): hipersensível - sensível demaisPortuguese (PT): hipersensível - sensível demaisChinese (Simplified): 过于敏感Chinese (Traditional): 過於敏感Hindi: अत्यंत संवेदनशीलArabic: مفرط الحساسيةBengali: অতিসংবেদনশীল - অতিরিক্ত সংবেদনশীলRussian: чрезмерно чувствительныйJapanese: 過敏すぎる - 敏感すぎるVietnamese: quá nhạy cảmKorean: 지나치게 민감한Turkish: aşırı hassasUrdu: حد سے زیادہ حساسIndonesian: terlalu sensitif
Example Sentences
He is oversensitive to criticism.
basic
Don’t be so oversensitive.
basic
Some children are naturally oversensitive.
basic
I think you’re just being oversensitive about what she said.
natural
After a long day, even small jokes make me oversensitive.
natural
People say I'm oversensitive, but I just care a lot.
natural