overreactive

Examples

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• I'm likely a bit overreactive on this topic, having been held up at gunpoint years ago.

  Blog text (27)

• Others exhibit high levels of anxiety and may be seen by physicians, psychologists, and social workers as overreactive and overprotective.

  Academic text (2005)

• I realize just how wrong I was and sometimes wonder if there is someone out there pointing the finger at me, calling me a hypochondriac, overly protective, or hysterical—thinking I'm an overreactive parent.

  Blog text (26)

• Her overreactive response to the minor criticism surprised everyone in the meeting.

• The doctor warned that an overreactive immune system could lead to unnecessary allergies.

• He tends to be overreactive when faced with stressful situations, often panicking over small issues.

Synonyms

O

overdramatic

vsoverreactive

5 4.9

Showing too much feeling about small things

shows excessive intensity without the theatrical performance element

O

oversensitive

vsoverreactive

5 5.6

Easily upset by what others say or do

responds too strongly in many contexts not just to insults or remarks

O

overemotional

vsoverreactive

3 5.0

Showing too much feeling for the situation

is used for any excessive reaction including physical or system responses

H

hyperemotional

vsoverreactive

1 7.9

Showing very strong feelings that change quickly and seem too much

is broader covering strong responses beyond just emotions

H

hyperreactive

vsoverreactive

• Specialized

1 8.2

Showing a very strong reaction to things like pollen or stress

is a general term for excessive intensity across emotions body or systems

O

overexcitable

vsoverreactive

1 6.2

To become easily excited and react strongly to small things

reacts too strongly in many ways not only by excitement

How Reactive

hypersensitive

8 6.7

overreactive

1 6.3

reactive

32 4.3

responsive

87 4.0

calm

680 1.0

Surface Forms

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Etymology