Learn English – Single word to describe someone who is overly sensitive

pejorative-languagesingle-word-requests

I'm looking for a word to describe someone who is sensitive to the point that other have to tiptoe around her. In other words, someone who can't handle routine jokes, normal criticism, or a comment that can possibly be interpreted in a negative way, even when it wasn't meant like that.

Best Answer

Someone who is hypersensitive is often said to be thin-skinned.