Hypersensitive (Adjective)
Meaning
Having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); "allergic children"; "hypersensitive to pollen".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was hypersensitive to certain foods and had to carefully monitor her diet to avoid breaking out in hives.
- The doctor explained that the patient's hypersensitive skin was prone to reacting severely to even the slightest irritants.
- People with asthma are often hypersensitive to mold and dust mites, which can trigger severe respiratory reactions.
- The air purifier was designed to remove allergens and irritants from the air, making it a lifesaver for those hypersensitive to pollutants.
- After moving to the city, she discovered she was hypersensitive to the noise and commotion, struggling to sleep at night due to the constant honking and sirens.
Synonyms
- Hypersensitized
- Supersensitive
- Sensitised
- Supersensitised
- Sensitized
- Allergic
- Hypersensitised
- Supersensitized