hyperactive

Thân thiện

A young boy is hyperactive and cannot sit still at his desk.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • More active than normal; abnormally or extremely active: Describes a state of excessive physical movement, restlessness, or excitability, often beyond what is typical or appropriate for the situation.
   • Characterized by a very high level of activity: Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe a symptom, particularly in relation to conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The doctor said the toddler was hyperactive and had trouble focusing on any single task.
  • After eating the sugary candy, the children became hyperactive and ran around the room.
  • The hyperactive stock market made investors nervous.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical/Medical Context: Used to describe a key behavioral symptom.
  • The diagnosis of ADHD requires the presence of hyperactive, impulsive, or inattentive behaviors.
• Figurative/Informal Use: Applied to non-human subjects to describe excessive activity or volatility.
  • The hyperactive imagination of the writer produced countless story ideas.
  • The company's hyperactive growth was difficult to manage.

Variants and Related Words

• Hyperactivity (n): The state or condition of being hyperactive.
  • The child's hyperactivity was challenging in the classroom setting.
• Overactive (adj): Similar in meaning, suggesting excessive activity, though sometimes used more generally outside clinical contexts.
  • An overactive bladder can be inconvenient.

Synonyms

• Overactive
• Restless
• Fidgety
• Frantic (in some contexts, implying a frenzied activity)

Antonyms

• Lethargic
• Sluggish
• Inactive
• Calm

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Bouncing off the walls: An informal idiom describing extreme hyperactivity or excitement.
  • The kids were bouncing off the walls after the party.
• Wound up: Informal phrase meaning very excited, nervous, or tense, often leading to restless behavior.
  • He gets really wound up and hyperactive before a big game.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. more active than normal
   • a hyperactive child

Từ đồng nghĩa

• overactive