Hypersensitive (adjective)

Overly sensitive or easily offended.

Origin:

The word "hypersensitive" is derived from the prefix "hyper-" meaning "excessive" and "sensitive" which refers to the ability to feel or perceive. it was first used in the late 19th century to describe someone who is overly sensitive or easily offended.

Examples:

1. She was hypersensitive to criticism and would often become defensive.
2. The boy was hypersensitive to loud noises and would cover his ears when there was a loud sound.
3. The patient was hypersensitive to the medication and had an allergic reaction.
4. Hypersensitivity can lead to emotional instability and anxiety.
5. Hypersensitivity is also known as emotional hyperreactivity.