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oversensitive
adjective
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How to pronounce oversensitive:

Definition of oversensitive:

oversensitive (adjective):
irritable or upset
excessively sensitive such as
responsive to physical stimuli.

Synonyms for oversensitive:

grouchyirasciblepetulanttouchysensitivefretfulsusceptibledelicateticklishprickly
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Antonyms for oversensitive:

obduratetoughuncaringheartlessstolidhardunfeelinghardenedinsensitivecallous

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