overdelicate

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈdɛlɪkət/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈdɛlɪkɪt/

Translations

overdelicateadjective
more overdelicate
Comp.
most overdelicate
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈdɛlɪkət/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈdɛlɪkɪt/
délicatTrop raffiné ou trop ornementé, jusqu’à l’impraticabilité.
The overdelicate lace on the dress made it unsuitable for everyday wear.
La dentelle délicate de la robe la rendait impropre au port quotidien.
susceptibleTrop sensible, facilement offensé.
She was overdelicate about criticism, taking even the mildest comments to heart.
Elle était susceptible à la critique, prenant à cœur même les remarques les plus anodines.

Definitions

overdelicateadjective
Excessively sensitive or easily offended.
She was overdelicate about criticism, taking even the mildest comments to heart.
Too refined or dainty, often to the point of impracticality.
The overdelicate lace on the dress made it unsuitable for everyday wear.