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oversensitive

/ˌəʊ.vəˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˌəʊ.vəˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/

Describes a person who is excessively or easily offended, hurt, or irritated.

ruОписывает человека, который чрезмерно или легко обижается, огорчается или раздражается.esDescribe a una persona que se ofende, disgusta o irrita con demasiada facilidad o de manera excesiva.frDécrit une personne qui s'offense, s'attriste ou s'énerve facilement ou de manière excessive.deBezeichnet eine Person, die übermäßig empfindlich ist, leicht beleidigt, gekränkt oder gereizt reagiert. Auch: sehr feinfühlig und schnell verletzbar.ptDescreve uma pessoa que se ofende, se magoa ou se irrita com facilidade ou de forma exagerada. Também pode indicar alguém excessivamente sensível a críticas, comentários ou estímulos.zh形容一个人过分敏感,容易因小事而生气、难过或受到伤害。arيصف شخصًا يغضب أو ينزعج أو يتضايق بسهولة وبشكل مفرط من أقل الأسباب، ويكون سريع التأثر بالكلام أو التصرفات.

  1. Easily offended or upset B2 informal

    Reacting too strongly or being too easily hurt by criticism, comments, or situations.

    • He is oversensitive about his height and gets angry when it's mentioned.
    • She's oversensitive to any feedback, even if it's constructive.
    • Don't be so oversensitive; I was just joking.

    ruОбидчивыйesHipersensible, susceptiblefrsusceptible, hypersensibledeÜberempfindlichptSuscetívelzh过于敏感arسريع التأثر

    Sinónimos: defensivehuffyhypersensitivesensitivesqueamishthin-skinnedtouchy

    Antónimos: hardenedinsensitivethick-skinnedunflappable

  2. Physically sensitive B2 formal

    Reacting strongly or excessively to physical stimuli, such as touch, light, or sound.

    • Her skin is oversensitive to certain fabrics.
    • The patient's eyes are oversensitive to bright light.
    • He has an oversensitive sense of smell, which makes strong perfumes bother him.

    ruЧрезмерно чувствительныйesFísicamente sensiblefrHypersensible (physique)deÜberempfindlichptHipersensívelzh过度敏感arمفرط الحساسية الجسدية

    Sinónimos: hypersensitivesensitivesupersensitive

  • more oversensitive comparative form
  • most oversensitive superlative form