mimosenhaft
oversensitive; touchy
English translations
- 01
sensitive
- 02
delicate
- 03
touchy
Word details
- German meaning
- Überempfindlich, empfindlich wie eine Mimose.
- English meaning
- Hypersensitive, touchy
- Synonym
- empfindlich, zart, dünnhäutig
- German example
- Sie reagiert sehr mimosenhaft auf Kritik.
- English example
- She reacts very touchily to criticism.
- Comparative
- mimosenhafterSuperlative: am mimosenhaftesten
Example sentences with “mimosenhaft”
Verhalte dich nicht so mimosenhaft! (Don't be so touchy!)
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'Mimose'?
A 'Mimose' is a plant that closes its leaves when touched, hence the figurative meaning of an oversensitive person.