1Hypersensitivity; reacting more strongly than usual to stimuli or change. Used both physically (allergies, sensitive skin) and psychologically (being on edge, easily upset).
彼は花粉に過敏で、春になるといつも目がかゆくなる。
He's hypersensitive to pollen, and his eyes always get itchy when spring comes.
批判に過敏になりすぎると、自分の意見が言えなくなる。
If you become too sensitive to criticism, you won't be able to voice your own opinions.
肌が過敏な方は、ご使用前にパッチテストを行ってください。
If you have sensitive skin, please do a patch test before use.
最近ストレスのせいか、音に過敏になっている気がする。
Maybe it's from stress, but lately I feel like I've become hypersensitive to sound.
メディアの報道に過敏に反応する政治家が増えた。
More and more politicians are overreacting to media coverage.