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hypersensitive

[hahy-per-sen-si-tiv] / ˌhaɪ pərˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /








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It is understandable that investors are hypersensitive to future risks for Visa.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

"The Gardener’s Cat" features Louis, a hypersensitive gardener devastated by the impending loss of his kitten, which has a tumour.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

A post-mortem examination found Hannah died after suffering a hypersensitive anaphylactic reaction triggered by an ingredient in her hot chocolate causing an allergic response.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2024

Dale is hypersensitive to incidents when he suspects he is being mistreated because of being on the spectrum.

From Seattle Times Jul. 12, 2023

Of course, it’s very difficult for Peter, who gets caught in the middle, but no one takes Peter seriously anymore, since he’s hypersensitive and lazy.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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