supersensitive

• Descreve alguém ou algo extremamente sensível, tanto no aspecto emocional (facilmente magoado ou ofendido) quanto no físico (que reage de forma intensa a estímulos).

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.

   Alérgico ou hipersensível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosallergichypersensitiveoversensitivesensitized

   Antônimosimmuneinsensitivetolerantunreactive

2. Easily offended or emotionally reactiveB2informal

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

   Suscetível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefensivehighly strunghypersensitiveoversensitivereactivesensitivethin-skinnedtouchy