supersensitivity
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- noun
- /ˌsuːpərˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪti/
- Her supersensitivity to noise made it difficult for her to concentrate.
Examples
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Her supersensitivity to criticism made group work challenging.
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The medication reduced his supersensitivity to loud noises after the accident.
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Some people have supersensitivity to certain foods, causing allergic reactions.
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Many people with supersensitivity to allergens must be careful about their environment.
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Her supersensitivity to criticism often left her feeling anxious during meetings.
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Some children experience supersensitivity to bright lights, making them uncomfortable in sunny days.
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His supersensitivity to strong smells often caused him to feel ill in crowded places.
Synonyms
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A very strong reaction to food, touch, or criticism
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An increased sensitivity to touch and other senses that makes even light contact painful
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A state when nerves, muscles, or behaviour react too much
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A change that makes the body react strongly to something after repeated exposure
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A device that reacts to very weak signals and gives false readings
A strong, often overwhelming sensitivity to feelings, sounds, or events
A tendency to feel hurt or upset very easily by words and events
Antonyms
How Sensitive
Surface Forms
Morphology
supersensitivity = sensitivity (transparent) = super + sensitivity
The prefix 'super-' adds an intensifying meaning to the noun 'sensitivity', a straightforward productive formation.
Etymology
Supersensitivity joins super- meaning 'above' or 'very' and sensitive from a root meaning 'to feel' or 'notice', like in sense. So, the word describes being very easily affected by touch, sound, feelings, or other things in the environment.