Overly sensitive is a term used to describe someone who is easily hurt or offended by the words and actions of others. TENDER, with 6 letters, is an adjective meaning having a gentle and considerate nature. ALLERGIC, with 8 letters, is an adjective meaning having an extreme sensitivity to certain substances. Thinskinned, with 11 letters, is an adjective meaning having a delicate emotional nature and being easily hurt or offended.