oversensitiveness


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o·ver·sen·si·tive

(ō′vər-sĕn′sĭ-tĭv)
adj.
Extremely or excessively sensitive.
o′ver·sen′si·tive·ness, o′ver·sen′si·tiv′i·ty n.
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Noun 1. oversensitiveness - sensitivity leading to easy irritation or upset
sensitiveness, sensitivity - sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
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