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hyperemotional

hyperemotional

1 7.9
Showing very strong feelings that change quickly and seem too much
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpərɪˈmoʊʃənl/
translation icon : hiperemotivo
  • Once again, your hyperemotional distortion of what others have said makes you look comically ridiculous.

Examples

  • Many people find that discussing their feelings can lead to hyperemotional outbursts.

  • For the first time, she wondered if she should continue seeing patients in this hyperemotional state.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Where I take exception in the story is the value of real property over a hyperemotional girl's sense of self.

    Blog text (34)
  • It's amazing what happens when hyperemotional people find their choices and beliefs questioned in the real world.

    Blog text (8)
  • On the one hand, I'm aware that some women have said hyperemotional and unhelpful things on the subject of sexual harassment and related topics.

    Blog text (18)
  • Ah yes, a hyperemotional Randroid pretending there's no such thing as society or a common good.

    Blog text (5)
  • Instead of getting hyperemotional and defensive when society questions someone's idiotic choices, why don't you prove you care about the kid's welfare by reading the post and understanding what we're arguing about?

    Blog text (8)
  • She often becomes hyperemotional during movies, crying at every sad scene.

  • When he lost the game, his hyperemotional reaction surprised everyone in the room.

Synonyms

intense
vshyperemotional
573 3.7

A very strong feeling or quality you feel deeply

matches strength but specifically adds exaggeration and emotional instability
emotional
vshyperemotional
535 2.1

Showing strong feelings that are easy to see

adds extreme exaggeration and unstable moods beyond mere sensitivity
passionate
vshyperemotional
329 2.8

Having very strong feelings about something

is more extreme, adding exaggerated intensity and unstable mood shifts
hysterical
vshyperemotional
  • Informal
163 3.9

Extremely emotional in a way that seems out of control

shares loss of control but stresses extreme instability and exaggeration
neurotic
vshyperemotional
63 7.2

Being very worried about small things and unable to relax

shares instability but centers on intense, exaggerated emotions rather than clinical anxiety
melodramatic
vshyperemotional
32 5.6

Showing feelings in a way that is too strong

is rooted in true instability and intense feeling rather than theatrical effect
frenzied
vshyperemotional
21 6.5

Showing very strong excitement and uncontrolled actions

overlaps but focuses more on sudden emotional instability than behaviour alone
emotive
vshyperemotional
10 6.0

Causes strong feelings, often sadness or joy

overlaps in strong feeling but focuses more on instability and exaggeration
effusive
vshyperemotional
8 7.6

Showing strong warm feelings openly and without holding back

is similar but emphasizes unstable or exaggerated emotion rather than warm outflow
overdramatic
vshyperemotional
7 4.9

Showing too much feeling about small things

is similar but stresses genuine instability and extreme intensity rather than theatrics
fevered
vshyperemotional
7 5.3

Excited and hurried because of strong feelings

is comparable but stresses exaggerated and unstable emotional patterns
overemotional
vshyperemotional
3 5.0

Showing too much feeling for the situation

is similar but adds marked instability and exaggeration to feelings
overreactive
vshyperemotional
1 6.3

Show too strong feelings or actions for small problems

is more about emotional instability and exaggeration rather than general overresponse
hysteretic
vshyperemotional
9.9

Showing extreme, uncontrolled emotion that upsets or frightens others

is broader, focusing on extreme instability and exaggerated feelings rather than symptoms
supersentimental
vshyperemotional
8.9

Showing too much emotion in a way that seems exaggerated

is more about unstable, exaggerated intensity rather than gentle sentimentality
psychodramatic
vshyperemotional
8.7

Showing very strong, theatrical feelings like people acting in a play

shares theatrical intensity but highlights unstable, exaggerated inner emotion
phrenetic
vshyperemotional
  • Archaic
9.9

Being very excited and unable to stay calm

is similar but centers on unstable, exaggerated emotions rather than frantic action
hyperexcitable
vshyperemotional
8.1

Easily excited and likely to react strongly to small sounds or activity

matches reactivity but emphasizes emotional exaggeration and mood instability
overexcitable
vshyperemotional
6.2

To become easily excited and react strongly to small things

is similar yet highlights chronic exaggerated feelings and unstable moods
hyperreactive
vshyperemotional
  • Specialized
8.2

Showing a very strong reaction to things like pollen or stress

overlaps in exaggeration but points specifically to unstable intense emotions
semihysterical
vshyperemotional
8.9

Acting very upset but not completely out of control

is stronger, indicating full extreme instability and exaggerated emotions

Antonyms

735 1.0

Not showing strong feelings and being very still

1 6.3

A person who does not show strong feelings even when hurt or sad

How Emotional

hysterical
  • Informal
163 3.9
hyperemotional
1 7.9
emotional
535 2.1
sensitive
488 2.9
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

hyperemotional positive
hyperemotionaler comparative
hyperemotionalest superlative

Morphology

hyperemotional = emotional (transparent) = hyper + emotion + al

The word is transparently formed by adding hyper- to emotional, giving the meaning 'excessively emotional'.

Etymology

Hyperemotional starts with hyper-, an old Greek part meaning 'over' or 'too much', and uses emotional, which comes from a root meaning 'to move', like in motion. So, a hyperemotional person is 'moved' by feelings 'too much' and reacts very strongly.