Overreactive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌoʊ.vəɹ.ɹiˈæk.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Overreactive is an adjective meaning Too reactive; tending to overreact.
Meaning
Too reactive; tending to overreact.
Example Sentences
overreactive parenting
Heʼd seen it in her eyes, and even though he knew that his mind could become overreactive in such situations, he was convinced that what heʼd seen in her was contempt.
Word Forms
- over-reactive
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include over-reactive, overresponsive, overemotive, overactive, hyperreactive, overaggressive.
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