reacting too strongly or becoming upset too easily, especially to criticism or suggestions.
over+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
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Related forms: sensitive · 9 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesReacting to light, especially by changing physically or chemically.
photo+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
Reacting to or affected by light.
light+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
(of a device or screen) responding to physical contact or touch.
touch+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
extremely sensitive; reacting very strongly or quickly to small changes or stimuli.
ultra+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
Reacting to or activated by the application of physical pressure.
pressure+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
Changing or reacting according to changes in temperature.
temperature+sensitive
Shared component: sensitive · responsive
insensitiveExtended relation
Not aware of or showing sympathy for the feelings of other people.
in+sensitive
Extended relation: sensitive · responsive
insensitivityExtended relation
The quality or state of being unaware of or indifferent to the feelings or needs of other people.
in+sensitive+ity
Extended relation: sensitive · responsive