What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hypersensitiveness
Example
Her hypersensitiveness to loud noises made it difficult for her to attend concerts. [hypersensitiveness: noun]
Example
He tends to exhibit hypersensitiveness when it comes to criticism of his work. [hypersensitiveness: noun]
oversensitivity
Example
Her oversensitivity to constructive criticism made it difficult for her to improve her work. [oversensitivity: noun]
Example
He tends to exhibit oversensitivity when it comes to jokes about his appearance. [oversensitivity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Oversensitivity is more commonly used in everyday language than hypersensitiveness.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hypersensitiveness and oversensitivity?
Hypersensitiveness is more formal than oversensitivity, and may be more appropriate in medical or clinical contexts.
