Overstimulated: meaning, definitions and examples
😵💫
overstimulated
[ oʊvərˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd ]
excessive stimulation
Overstimulated refers to a state in which an individual is excessively excited or overwhelmed by stimuli, such as noise, light, or emotional experiences. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, or irritability, and can impair the ability to focus or relax.
Synonyms
agitated, overexcited, overwhelmed.
Examples of usage
- After the loud concert, I felt completely overstimulated.
- Children can become overstimulated in chaotic environments.
- Working in an open-plan office can leave employees overstimulated.
- Too much screen time can lead to overstimulated brains.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstimulated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superestimulada
🇮🇳 अधिक उत्तेजित
🇩🇪 überreizt
🇮🇩 terlalu terstimulasi
🇺🇦 перезбуджений
🇵🇱 przestymulowany
🇯🇵 過剰刺激された
🇫🇷 surdosé
🇪🇸 sobrestimulado
🇹🇷 aşırı uyarılmış
🇰🇷 과도하게 자극받은
🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه
🇨🇿 přestimulovaný
🇸🇰 prestimulačný
🇨🇳 过度刺激的
🇸🇮 prekomerno stimuliran
🇮🇸 ofstimuleraður
🇰🇿 артық ынталандырылған
🇬🇪 მეტად სტიმულირებული
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq stimullaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 sobrestimulado
Etymology
The term "overstimulated" is derived from the prefix "over-", which signifies excess, combined with the verb "stimulate," from the Latin "stimulus," meaning 'a goad, or a spur'—something that incites or promotes activity or excitement. Stimulate entered the English language in the early 17th century, while the prefix "over-" has been used since Old English to denote excess. The concept of overstimulation gained prominence in the 20th century with the rise of technology and media saturation, particularly as individuals began to experience a deluge of sensory information due to modern living conditions. As the pace of life increased, particularly in urban environments, the phenomenon of being overstimulated became more recognized in psychological and medical circles, reflecting heightened awareness of mental health and well-being. The term is often used in discussions about the impact of modern living on mental health and is particularly relevant in contexts involving children and individuals with sensory processing disorders.