60 Comebacks for Being Called “Too Sensitive”

Have you ever been accused of being too sensitive? People often use this expression when they want to put you in a bad light or make you appear weak.

First, humans tend to use a defensive measure whenever they’re called out for doing bad. So, it’s no surprise that someone might call you too sensitive when you point out that they are wrong.

Also, being sensitive doesn’t make you weak. It just means that you think deeper than others. So, if someone calls you too sensitive to make you feel bad, don’t give in.

However, you’ll need good comebacks to show your strength and not weakness. Fortunately, in this article, I’ll be listing great comebacks for when someone says you’re too sensitive.

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60 Comebacks for Being Called Too Sensitive

Below are 60 wonderful comebacks for being called “too sensitive”:

It’s a good thing. It’s a sign that I’m not weak. It takes strength to show your feelings
Well, it means I’m a real human
Too sensitive? Oh, it means I have human emotions
I’m not too sensitive, I just understand things better than you
If showing empathy means I’m too sensitive, then it’s okay
Being too sensitive is better than being too insensitive
Well, since I’m not you, no problem
People who are alive show emotions, I can’t say the same about you
Well, you might be a walking corpse. But as for me, I still have blood running through my vein
You should worry about you who’s insensitive
I’m sensitive because I’ve got feelings
Too sensitive? I think you’ve got a problem with depth
You should come out of your shell so you can feel
I agree. I’m sensitive to your insensitivity
I completely agree with you. I’m sensitive to the fact that you’re a jerk
I apologize that my normal human behavior makes you uncomfortable
Too sensitive? The problem is you, you’re too annoying
You’re just the one who’s too inconsiderate
No, I’m not overly sensitive. You just seem not to have any idea of compassion
The problem is you. Your lack of empathy is alarming
Too sensitive? I don’t think so. You just have zero understanding of human’s feeling
You’re just making excuses for your evil acts
You’re just bitter that I didn’t choose to ignore your foolishness
I beg to disagree. I’m just having a normal reaction to an abnormal situation
I’m not sorry that I know how to show emotions
Being sensitive is a sign that you’ve got a working heart
Even me, I wish that I can be wicked like you
You shouldn’t call me “too sensitive” because I refuse to accommodate your disrespectful behavior
Maybe I’m overly sensitive, but at least I don’t get to dismiss people’s feelings like you do
I think you should work on being more human
Thanks for noticing. That’s what makes a good friend
Don’t worry about it. It’s strategically planned to do away with bad energies like yours
Yes, it helps me see things beyond the surface
Overly sensitive? I don’t think so, I’m just too good at sensing nonsense from far away
It’s alright, only those with a human nature can appreciate my emotions
And you’re too quick to judge people
You’re very wrong. I’m just a very thoughtful person
If I’m too sensitive for you, then you’re better off avoiding me
It’s fine, I wasn’t meant to fit into your life
Well, it shows I’m still in touch with nature
My sensitivity is a wall I built up to keep the wrong people away from me
It’s okay, you weren’t meant to deal with my sensitivity
You can just go. No one’s asking you to stick with me
You think I’m too sensitive? Well, I think you’re very unintelligent
Thank you for sharing your depth of knowledge with me. I’ll take a look at it if it’s worth my attention
Sadly, your opinion doesn’t matter to me
Immediately a word comes out of your mouth, it becomes meaningless
Touche touche! Careful! You just hit a nerve
But, that’s what nerves are for. It shows I have a working nervous system
Sensitive? Maybe you just lack sense
Are you making a genuine observation or a bitter one? It seems to be the latter
I think we are the same thing. You wouldn’t have sensed my sensitivity if you weren’t sensitive
I’m not sorry my sensitivity discomforts you. It’s my sensitivity
Thank you for the genuine compliment. When I remember what fits you, I’ll make sure to return it
Oh, you look confused. Were you trying to insult me?
I can see the problem is that you don’t pay attention. Try it and come back
You’re just defending your lack of ability to feel
You just lack the ability to measure up to my emotional needs
Oh, now I’m too sensitive. I can see you have a problem with people pointing out your stupidity
You shouldn’t rush to make any conclusion until you wear my shoes

It’s a good thing. It’s a sign that I’m not weak. It takes strength to show your feelings

Let them know that your sensitivity is a strength and not a weakness. People who hide their emotions are most times too weak to show them.

Well, it means I’m a real human

Show them with this comeback that only a real human responds to things. Also, it implies that they’re probably not a real human being.

Too sensitive? Oh, it means I have human emotions

Being sensitive means you’re expressing your human feelings. This response will say a lot about that.

I’m not too sensitive, I just understand things better than you

People misinterpret things they don’t understand. Tell them with this reply that you’ve got a better understanding than them.

If showing empathy means I’m too sensitive, then it’s okay

Knowing how to empathize with people means you’re sensitive to their feelings. Use this reply to tell them you’re not bothered by their ridicule.

Being too sensitive is better than being too insensitive

They might be calling you “too sensitive” because they are not sensitive. Tell them that their insensitivity is worse.

Well, since I’m not you, no problem

Acknowledge their comment, but tell them that they’re worse than you. This comeback is very appropriate.

People who are alive show emotions, I can’t say the same about you

This one will ridicule them by implying that they’re likely not alive. And of course, they should know that living beings will express themselves, which is what you’re doing.

Well, you might be a walking corpse. But as for me, I still have blood running through my vein

Another funny way to insult them by implying that they’re dead and that’s why they’re insensitive. It’ll remind them that feelings are part of being human.

You should worry about you who’s insensitive

This response will let them know that they’re the ones with the problem with their insensitivity. So, they ought to worry about themselves.

I’m sensitive because I’ve got feelings

Tell them that indeed you’re sensitive and that’s because you know how to feel. Also, it’ll point out that they probably lack feelings.

Too sensitive? I think you’ve got a problem with depth

If they can’t understand your sensitivity, then it means they don’t understand depth, or they’re uncomfortable with deep feelings.

You should come out of your shell so you can feel

They’re probably hiding, and that’s why they can’t understand your response to things. Remind them to stop hiding to be able to feel.

I agree. I’m sensitive to your insensitivity

Accuse them of being insensitive with this comeback. Also, agreeing that you’re sensitive in this manner will surely get to them.

I completely agree with you. I’m sensitive to the fact that you’re a jerk

Agree that you’re sensitive, and call them a jerk with this clapback. It’s a perfect way to ridicule them.

I apologize that my normal human behavior makes you uncomfortable

Use this sarcastic response to ridicule them. It lets them know that being sensitive is how a normal human behaves while making fun of them for their lack of understanding.

Too sensitive? The problem is you, you’re too annoying

Tell them that they’re the ones with the problem because they annoy you a lot.

You’re just the one who’s too inconsiderate

Show them that they lack consideration for human feelings and that’s why they think you’re too sensitive.

No, I’m not overly sensitive. You just seem not to have any idea of compassion

Tell them that being sensitive comes with having compassion. And because they lack compassion, they think you’re too sensitive.

The problem is you. Your lack of empathy is alarming

They have zero empathy for human feelings, and so the problem is them not you. Use this response to turn the tables.

Too sensitive? I don’t think so. You just have zero understanding of human’s feeling

Let them know they only think you’re too sensitive because they don’t have any knowledge of human feelings.

You’re just making excuses for your evil acts

Many people will think you’re overreacting when you call them out for their bad behaviors. Use this response to call them out for that.

You’re just bitter that I didn’t choose to ignore your foolishness

Use this comeback to call them out for saying you’re too sensitive when you don’t accommodate their bad character.

I beg to disagree. I’m just having a normal reaction to an abnormal situation

Use this response to point out that an abnormal situation requires humans to react.

I’m not sorry that I know how to show emotions

Don’t apologize for expressing your feelings. It’s human to do so. This response will clearly point out that you’re not ready to give in to their condescending nature.

Being sensitive is a sign that you’ve got a working heart

Let them know that it’s normal to be sensitive because your heart is working. Also, it tells them they probably lack a heart that’s working.

Even me, I wish that I can be wicked like you

Use this sarcastic response to call them out for their wickedness. It’ll surely sting.

You shouldn’t call me “too sensitive” because I refuse to accommodate your disrespectful behavior

Many people will defend their ill manner by saying you’re too sensitive. So, use this response to call them out for their rude behavior.

Maybe I’m overly sensitive, but at least I don’t get to dismiss people’s feelings like you do

Let them know that dismissing people’s feelings is worse than being too sensitive, which makes you better than them.

I think you should work on being more human

This reply will accuse them of being inhuman, letting them know that’s the reason for them not understanding you.

Thanks for noticing. That’s what makes a good friend

Use this sarcastic response to mock them. It sounds like you’re appreciating them. However, they won’t miss the mockery.

Don’t worry about it. It’s strategically planned to do away with bad energies like yours

Let them know that you’re being too sensitive to chase away people like them. Also, this comeback is a great way to dismiss them.

Yes, it helps me see things beyond the surface

Knowing how to think about things deeply will help you read between the lines and see what people are hiding. They’ll appreciate you for this response.

Overly sensitive? I don’t think so, I’m just too good at sensing nonsense from far away

Point out with this response that you’re not sensitive, but rather just have a good sense about things, even things that are not very clear.

It’s alright, only those with a human nature can appreciate my emotions

Let them know they lack human feelings and that’s why they can’t understand you. Also, show them that you’re not offended by their insult.

And you’re too quick to judge people

If they think you’re too sensitive, then it’s because they’re too quick to jump to conclusions.

You’re very wrong. I’m just a very thoughtful person

Let them know that they’re wrong about how they feel about you. Also, show them with this response that your sensitivity means you’re very thoughtful, which is what they lack.

If I’m too sensitive for you, then you’re better off avoiding me

If they can’t deal with your sensitivity, then they should stay away from you. This comeback will make it clear to them.

It’s fine, I wasn’t meant to fit into your life

Let them know that you’re okay with being sensitive, and it shouldn’t be their headache because you were not meant to be a part of their life. It’ll surely sting.

Well, it shows I’m still in touch with nature

Show them you’re okay with being sensitive because it shows you’re still a part of natural existence.

My sensitivity is a wall I built up to keep the wrong people away from me

Let them know you need to be the way you are to keep only the right people with you. And if they’re not okay with it, then they’re part of the wrong people.

It’s okay, you weren’t meant to deal with my sensitivity

Let them know with this response that they’re not meant to understand your feelings. So, they’re better with ignoring it or ignoring you. It tells them that they’re not important to you.

You can just go. No one’s asking you to stick with me

Use this comeback to show them that they mean nothing to you. It’ll serve as a smart way to dismiss them.

You think I’m too sensitive? Well, I think you’re very unintelligent

This comeback will work well to insult them. Calling them unintelligent completely nullifies their insult.

Thank you for sharing your depth of knowledge with me. I’ll take a look at it if it’s worth my attention

This is another sarcastic response that’ll make fun of them. It tells that they haven’t made any sense to you.

Sadly, your opinion doesn’t matter to me

This response will disregard their statement, letting them know that what they think about you doesn’t mean anything to you. It’ll work well to dismiss them.

Immediately a word comes out of your mouth, it becomes meaningless

This is another fantastic comeback that disregards their remark. It implies that they never make any sense, including what they’ve just told you.

Touche touche! Careful! You just hit a nerve

Use this sarcastic response to make fun of them. Since they think you’re too sensitive, show them how sensitive people behave with this classic comeback. They’ll certainly get the message.

But, that’s what nerves are for. It shows I have a working nervous system

This reply will show them that it’s normal to be sensitive. Also, it ridicules them by implying that they probably lack a good nervous system and that’s why they don’t understand your reactions to things.

Sensitive? Maybe you just lack sense

This is a humorous comeback that ridicules them by implying they lack sense. Also, it’s a play on words that’ll surely get to them.

Are you making a genuine observation or a bitter one? It seems to be the latter

They’re probably calling you sensitive because they’re bitter about the way you reacted to them. Use this comeback to call them out for that.

I think we are the same thing. You wouldn’t have sensed my sensitivity if you weren’t sensitive

This is a smart response you can use to shut them up. It shows them they’re sensitive like you too and that’s why they know that you’re too sensitive.

I’m not sorry my sensitivity discomforts you. It’s my sensitivity

Let them know that you’re not apologizing to them if they feel uncomfortable with your sensitivity. After all, it’s your sensitivity and it shouldn’t affect them. Also, it’s a hilarious way to dismiss them.

Thank you for the genuine compliment. When I remember what fits you, I’ll make sure to return it

This is another sarcastic comment you can use as a response to ridicule them. Implying that they’re complimenting you, and willing to return the compliment is a hilarious way to dismiss them.

Oh, you look confused. Were you trying to insult me?

Use this response to make fun of them for thinking they’re insulting you by calling you too sensitive. It completely focuses the attention on them and will embarrass them.

I can see the problem is that you don’t pay attention. Try it and come back

Use this reply to tell them that they only think you’re too sensitive because they don’t pay attention to people. Also, advising them to come back after is a funny way to dismiss them.

You’re just defending your lack of ability to feel

As I’ve earlier established, people will call you sensitive when they don’t understand your feelings. Use this response to let them know their observation or insult doesn’t hold water.

You just lack the ability to measure up to my emotional needs

This response is another great way to let them know that they’re the ones with the problem. It tells them that they’re not sensitive to you and your emotions, and that’s why they think you’re too sensitive. It’ll work for a friend or romantic partner.

Oh, now I’m too sensitive. I can see you have a problem with people pointing out your stupidity

Let them know that they’re only making excuses for their bad behavior by calling you sensitive. Also, it’s a smart way to call them stupid.

You shouldn’t rush to make any conclusion until you wear my shoes

Many people will only understand a situation when they’ve experienced a similar one. Use this response to point out that they have no right to call you sensitive until they’ve been in your situation.

Final Words

There are plenty of things you can say to someone who says that you’re too sensitive.

When someone accuses you of being too sensitive because you call them out for their wrong or for expressing your feelings, you’ll need great comebacks to defend yourself.

This article has provided with you smart comebacks that’ll come in handy whenever anyone calls you “too sensitive.”