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hypersensitive

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








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“You have this incredible, hypersensitive performance by Pedro, coupled with a timeless arrangement which was definitely ahead of its time,” he explained.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

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 from a hypersensitive anaphylactic reaction triggered by an ingredient in her hot chocolate that caused an allergic response.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2024

She seems hypersensitive to my reaction, and I’m guessing the conversation usually gets shut down long before this point.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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