supersensitive

• Describe a alguien o algo que es extremadamente sensible, ya sea emocional o físicamente.

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.

   Hipersensible o alérgico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosallergichypersensitiveoversensitivesensitized

   Antónimosimmuneinsensitivetolerantunreactive

2. Easily offended or emotionally reactiveB2informal

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

   Hipersensible (emocionalmente)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdefensivehighly strunghypersensitiveoversensitivereactivesensitivethin-skinnedtouchy