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Often, those who bruise easily spend too much time thinking about themselves. I'd go so far as to say that oversensitivity is a privilege of the underoccupied. The majority of people don't have the time to lavish care on emotional wounds - they're too busy getting on with living.
Mariella Frostrup

Meaning of "oversensitivity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERSENSITIVITY

oversensitivity  [ˌəʊvəˌsensɪˈtɪvətɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERSENSITIVITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Oversensitivity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OVERSENSITIVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of oversensitivity in the English dictionary

The definition of oversensitivity in the dictionary is the condition of being oversensitive.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERSENSITIVITY


Amravati
æmˈrɑːvətɪ
antipoverty
ˌæntɪˈpɒvətɪ
electroactivity
ɪˌlɛktrəʊækˈtɪvətɪ
exclusivity
ɪkskluːˈsɪvətɪ
hypersensitivity
ˌhaɪpəˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvətɪ
locomotivity
ˌləʊkəməʊˈtɪvətɪ
nonobjectivity
ˌnɒnˌɒbdʒekˈtɪvətɪ
objectivity
ˌɒbdʒɛkˈtɪvətɪ
Parvati
ˈpʌrvətɪ
poverty
ˈpɒvətɪ
subjectivity
ˌsʌbdʒɛkˈtɪvətɪ
transitivity
ˌtrænzɪˈtɪvətɪ
underactivity
ˌʌndərækˈtɪvətɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERSENSITIVITY

oversea
overseas
overseas cap
overseas telegram
oversecretion
oversee
overseen
overseer
overseer of the poor
oversell
oversensitive
overserious
overseriously
overservice
overset
oversetting
oversew
oversewn
oversexed
overshade

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERSENSITIVITY

activity
captivity
conductivity
connectivity
creativity
gravity
hyperactivity
inactivity
interactivity
nativity
negativity
physical activity
positivity
productivity
radioactivity
reactivity
relativity
resistivity
selectivity
sensitivity
special theory of relativity

Synonyms and antonyms of oversensitivity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oversensitivity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERSENSITIVITY

Find out the translation of oversensitivity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oversensitivity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oversensitivity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

oversensitivity
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

oversensitivity
570 millions of speakers

English

oversensitivity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

oversensitivity
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المفرطة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сверхчувствительность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

oversensitivity
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

oversensitivity
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hypersensibilité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Oversensitivity
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Überempfindlichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

過敏症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

과민성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oversensitivity
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

oversensitivity
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

oversensitivity
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिपरिवर्तन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşırı duyarlılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ipersensibilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadwrażliwość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

надчутливість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hipersensibilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερευαισθησία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

overgevoeligheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

överkänslighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oversensitivity
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oversensitivity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERSENSITIVITY»

The term «oversensitivity» is normally little used and occupies the 129.604 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERSENSITIVITY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «oversensitivity» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «oversensitivity» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oversensitivity

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QUOTES WITH «OVERSENSITIVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word oversensitivity.
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Mariella Frostrup
Often, those who bruise easily spend too much time thinking about themselves. I'd go so far as to say that oversensitivity is a privilege of the underoccupied. The majority of people don't have the time to lavish care on emotional wounds - they're too busy getting on with living.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERSENSITIVITY»

Discover the use of oversensitivity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oversensitivity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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In Freud's Shadow: Adler in Context
When the organic oversensitivity of the inferior organ prevented satisfying organ activity, the dammed up aggression associated with the activity was displaced to general behavior and released in (usually) antisocial and counterproductive ...
Paul E. Stepansky, 2013
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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations ...
One of the reasons why AAT is successful for some children and adults with ASD and not successful for others is due to sensory oversensitivity. A person with ASD may not be able to tolerate the smell of a dog. Another may have auditory ...
Aubrey H. Fine, 2010
3
The Emotional Affair: How to Recognize Emotional Infidelity ...
Oversensitivity. to. Insult. Remember “The Princess and the Pea” story? That princess was so sensitive to pain that she could feel a single pea placed under a stack of mattresses. Now why would that kind of reaction be considered good?
Ronald T. Potter-Efron, Patricia S. Potter-Efron, 2008
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Person-Centered Diagnosis and Treatment in Mental Health: A ...
For example, Linda may want to express the emotional experiences causing her oversensitivity. She may want to describe when she begins to cry or when she is easily hurt by others. The diagnosis may also want to indicate what thoughts go ...
Peter Ladd, AnnMarie Churchill, 2012
5
Creating Schools that Heal: Real-life Solutions
Oversensitivity,. Hyperactivity,. and. Aggression. Depressed children are often extremely irritable and extremely sensitive to what they feel are physical or emotional assaults on their well-being. For depressed children, maintaining an even ...
Lesley Koplow, 2002
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Fourth Step Guide Journey Into Growth: Hazelden Classics for ...
Dislike: Oversensitivity Oversensitivity comes from a way of talking that says it's awful if someone is critical, rejecting, or in any way shows disapproval of me. I think I am not a worthwhile person when somebody says dislike words to me, and I ...
Daryl Kosloskie, A.C.S.W., 2013
7
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder, Second ...
For people with bipolar disorder, oversensitivity to rejection or criticism occurs more often during depressive or mixed episodes than during manic episodes. Patients often state that their feelings are hurt easily, that they anticipate rejection or ...
Monica Ramirez Basco, A. John Rush, 2005
8
Lubricants and Lubrication
Apart from this highly individual form of allergic eczema which effects some people, long contact with a larger group of people can also cause oversensitivity and ultimately to an allergic eczema. While degenerative dermatitis can be combated ...
Theo Mang, Wilfried Dresel, 2007
9
How to Help Children with Common Problems
An oversensitivity develops since children often want total acceptance as indicated by positive feedback from others. Any sign of disapproval is taken very badly. These children have the perfectionistic expectations that others will be nice and ...
Charles Schaefer, Howard L. Millman, 1994
10
The Jews in Polish Culture
Their peculiar oversensitivity, touchiness, and constant mental tension stem from the fear that they will still be treated as members of the caste. This is all the more painful to me because I am no longer a member of the caste, do not wish to ...
Aleksander Hertz, Lucjan Dobroszycki, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERSENSITIVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oversensitivity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Atypical Depression Linked to Risk of Inflammation, Heart Disease
... physical heaviness, oversensitivity to interpersonal rejection or perceived criticism, increased appetite, weight gain, and excessive sleeping.3. «Psychiatry Advisor, Jul 15»
2
Are we overdoing our use of 'over' or would that be oversimplfying?
And if I forget your name at a party and you proceed to shoot me in the face, I might (if I survive) with justice accuse you of oversensitivity to ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Facebook comments
Stephen Eric Bryden: Those who cry no to change state oversensitivity, all the while being over sensitive to a legacy of a school which has ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Preferred Stock ETFs Show Perseverance [iShares S&P US Pref …
Income investors are likely feeling a level of frustration with the lack of progress year-to-date and oversensitivity to interest rates may fuel ... «ETF Daily News, Jul 15»
5
She needs to learn a lesson
In a society that is considered conservative and deals with oversensitivity toward any issue that involves women, what drives a woman to do ... «Saudi Gazette, Jul 15»
6
OiB report: Intimidation of media still continuing after June 7
The report describes President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's “oversensitivity” towards alleged slander of him and his family as “bordering on ... «Cihan News Agency, Jul 15»
7
Signs Of Liver Damage That We Ignore
Another indication of liver damage related to skin can be itchiness of skin due to oversensitivity. What are the early signs of liver damage that ... «BoldSky, Jul 15»
8
320-mile cycle for rare illness care
... Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association funds research and assists in the welfare of those suffering from either Raynaud's – an oversensitivity ... «Burnley Express, Jul 15»
9
How little have we learned in 65 years
... administration of lacking leadership, of giving 'contradictory grave warnings and optimistic assurances … of oversensitivity to rightful criticism, ... «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»
10
Never Say This About Chris Christie, No Matter What You Think …
But if it isn't, he might not feel the liberty to say so, for fear he'd be accused of oversensitivity — a major detriment in a Republican primary, I'd ... «Bustle, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Oversensitivity [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/oversensitivity>. Apr 2024 ».
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