What do you call someone who overreacts about everything?

If you want only a single word instead of a phrase, then “volatile” (easily provoked, intentionally or accidentally, to strong emotions and behavior) and “hysterical” (tending to react in an extremely emotional way) approximate your intended meaning.

What does Overeacted mean?

Definition of overreact intransitive verb. : to react to something too strongly : to respond to something with too strong an emotion or with unnecessary or excessive action I was furious and yelled at him. He told me I was overreacting and to “chillax.”— Ben Stein The world isn’t coming to an end.

Is Overreactive a word?

Too reactive; tending to overreact. Overreactive parenting.

What does overreacting mean in texting?

to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate.

What is another word for overreacting?

other words for overreact. lose it. scare. alarm. clutch. stampede. startle. terrify. unnerve.

What is a word for a person who often overreacts to things?

I’m looking for a single word that describes a person who often overreacts to things. You could perhaps try touchy (meaning 1) (American Heritage Dictionary via the Free Dictionary):- Tending to take offense with slight cause; oversensitive. or perhaps hysterical (meaning 2) (Random House Dictionary via Dictionary.com):-

What is an overreaction to pollen?

— Ann Beattie This response is an overreaction by your immune system to an otherwise harmless substance, such as pollen or pet dander. — Medical Clinic Health Letter “Overreact.”

Should you overreact to the negative news?

You shouldn’t overreact to the negative news.— Adam Bryant Some of his animals had become apprehensive and twitchy, overreacting to sound or touch …— Mark Caldwell But the military police overreacted, using tear gas, rubber bullets and excessive force in front of news cameras that spread the images countrywide.—