hypersensitive

Example Sentences

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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

The death of a 13-year-old girl who died of a hypersensitive anaphylactic reaction after drinking a Costa Coffee hot chocolate should be a "wake up call" to all food companies, campaigners say.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

Dale is hypersensitive to incidents when he suspects he is being mistreated because of being on the spectrum.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

Of course, it’s very difficult for Peter, who gets caught in the middle, but no one takes Peter seriously anymore, since he’s hypersensitive and lazy.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank