Oversensitive
(adjective)
Easily upset or offended by minor things, or having a strong or excessive reaction to something.
Origin:
Early 19th century, from over- + sensitive.
Examples:
- He was oversensitive to criticism.
- She was oversensitive to noise and had trouble sleeping.
- The child was oversensitive to touch and avoided physical contact.
- The plant was oversensitive to light and had to be kept in the shade.
- They were oversensitive to the weather and avoided going out on hot or cold days.