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supersensitive

/ˌsuː.pərˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˌsuː.pərˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что является чрезвычайно чувствительным, эмоционально или физически.

Describes someone or something that is extremely sensitive, either emotionally or physically.

  1. Allergic or hypersensitiveB2formalmedical

    Having an unusually strong or excessive reaction to a specific substance or factor, often due to an allergy.

    ruАллергичный или сверхчувствительный

    • She is supersensitive to pollen and sneezes constantly in spring.
    • Some people are supersensitive to certain food additives.
    • The patient is supersensitive to penicillin, so an alternative antibiotic was prescribed.

    Synonymsallergichypersensitiveoversensitivesensitized

    Antonymsimmuneinsensitivetolerantunreactive

  2. Easily offended or emotionally reactiveB2informal

    Reacting very strongly or negatively to criticism, comments, or emotional situations.

    ruОбидчивый

    • He is supersensitive about his height and gets upset easily.
    • Don't be so supersensitive; it was just a joke.
    • She is supersensitive to any hint of rejection.

    Synonymsdefensivehighly strunghypersensitiveoversensitivereactivesensitivethin-skinnedtouchy

Forms
  • more supersensitive comparative form
  • most supersensitive superlative form
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