What is another word for over-emotionalism?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɹɪmˈə͡ʊʃənəlˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Over-emotionalism refers to the state of being excessively emotional, often resulting in irrational behavior and decision-making. Some synonyms for this word include hypersensitivity, sentimentalism, emotionalism, and drama. Hypersensitivity implies being extremely sensitive to emotional stimuli, frequently resulting in exaggerated emotional reactions. Sentimentalism describes an overly sentimental or romantic form of behavior, often leading to excessive emotional expression and sentimentality. Emotionalism characterizes excessive emotional responsiveness, frequently leading to irrational or erratic behavior. Lastly, drama refers to the tendency to create, exaggerate, or become involved in emotional situations for attention or effect. All of these synonyms suggest a heightened state of emotional sensitivity and suggest an overreaction to emotions in one way or another.
