Hypersensitive Definition & Meaning

hypersensitive
adjective
  1. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); "allergic children"; "hypersensitive to pollen"

"Hypersensitive" in song lyrics

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  • "tsh hypersensitive"
    AOL — AOL
  • "red dye hypersensitive"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hypersensitive"

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