hyperactive
hyperactive — adjective
- hyperactivepositive
- more hyperactivecomparative
- most hyperactivesuperlative
1. describes a person — especially a child — whose energy and restlessness are much
describes a person — especially a child — whose energy and restlessness are much greater than usual, making it hard for them to sit still, stay calm, or concentrate on one thing for long periods.
Rodrigo drank two coffees, then felt hyperactive and could not sit still in the meeting.
The school nurse suggested that Defne's hyperactive behaviour might improve with more outdoor play.
collocation: 'hyperactive behaviour' + 'improve'
Teachers often notice when a child is hyperactive because the child moves around without stopping.
Eric's mother described him as hyperactive ever since he was a toddler who rarely slept.
Sumin found that running every morning helped control his hyperactive energy during school.
- restless
suggests difficulty staying still but may describe a temporary mood, not a lasting trait
- overactive
similar in meaning, though often used for organs or body functions (e.g. overactive thyroid)
- fidgety
focuses on small repeated movements like tapping or squirming rather than full-body activity
- calm
describes the relaxed, settled state that a hyperactive person struggles to reach
用法筆記
Often used in medical or educational settings when describing children who may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Can also describe temporary stimulant-induced restlessness, as in the first example with coffee.