Overactive

/ˌoʊvərˈæktɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Excessively active; more active than normal or required.

Her overactive imagination often led her to create elaborate stories.

Referring to a body part or system that has excessive function or activity.

He was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid, causing rapid weight loss and increased energy levels.

Characterized by an abundance of nervous energy.

The overactive child struggled to sit still during the long meeting.

Too engaged in hyperactivity or excessive behavior.

The doctor advised strategies to manage her son's overactive behavior.

In a psychological context, indicating excessive thought processes or responses.

Her overactive mind made it difficult for her to relax at night.

Derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively, and 'active' from Latin 'activus'.

overactive imagination

A tendency to create vivid and elaborate fantasies in one's mind.

overactive thyroid

A condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, causing various symptoms.

overactive mind

A state of continual and excessive thought processes.

hyperactivity

A state of being excessively active, often associated with types of behavioral disorders.

activity

The state of being active or engaging in action or movement.

stimulus

An external factor that causes a response or reaction, often leading to increased activity.

Wired

After that energy drink, I felt totally wired and overactive.

Hyped up

He was so hyped up about the concert, he couldn't sit still.