Definition

Describing a state of reacting more than usual or expected to stimuli or situations.

Example

The hyperresponsive child often reacted strongly to loud noises and bright lights.

Conversation

Have you noticed how hyperresponsive she is during meetings?

Yeah, it's like she can anticipate everyone's questions before they even ask!

I wonder if that makes it hard for her to relax outside of work.

Probably! It must be exhausting to always be so on edge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperresponsive → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "responsive" (from Latin "respondere", meaning to answer). The word describes a state of being excessively responsive or reacting more than usual.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'over' and 'responsive' meaning 'answering' — so hyperresponsive means answering or reacting excessively.

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