Definitions
- Describing an extreme sensitivity to physical or emotional stimuli. - Referring to a heightened reaction to certain situations or triggers. - Talking about a tendency to overreact or become easily upset by minor things.
- Describing a heightened sensitivity to criticism or negative feedback. - Referring to a tendency to take things personally or become easily offended. - Talking about a tendency to overreact or become upset by minor things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a heightened sensitivity to certain stimuli.
- 2Both words can refer to an overreaction or exaggerated response to certain situations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe emotional or physical sensitivity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hypersensitiveness is less commonly used than oversensitivity.
- 2Intensity: Hypersensitiveness implies an extreme sensitivity, while oversensitivity suggests a more moderate level of sensitivity.
- 3Triggers: Hypersensitiveness can refer to sensitivity to a wide range of stimuli, while oversensitivity often refers specifically to sensitivity to criticism or negative feedback.
- 4Connotation: Hypersensitiveness can have a clinical or medical connotation, while oversensitivity is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Formality: Hypersensitiveness is more formal than oversensitivity.
Remember this!
Hypersensitiveness and oversensitivity are synonyms that describe a heightened sensitivity to certain stimuli, often resulting in an overreaction or exaggerated response. However, hypersensitiveness implies an extreme sensitivity to a wide range of stimuli, while oversensitivity suggests a more moderate level of sensitivity, often specifically related to criticism or negative feedback.
