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Definition of hypersensitive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hypersensitive

adjective

/ˌhaɪpəˈsensətɪv/

/ˌhaɪpərˈsensətɪv/

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hypersensitive (to something) very easily offended
- He's hypersensitive to any kind of criticism.
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hypersensitive (to something) extremely physically sensitive to particular substances, medicines, light, etc.
- Her skin is hypersensitive.

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