Rejection Sensitivity

Rejection sensitivity is the tendency to anxiously anticipate, perceive, and overreact to potential rejection or criticism from others. People with high rejection sensitivity may feel hurt or angry even when rejection is not intended, which can lead to strained relationships. This heightened awareness often stems from past experiences and can cause someone to interpret neutral or ambiguous situations as negative, impacting their emotional well-being and interactions with others. Essentially, it’s a heightened alertness to the risk of rejection that influences how someone perceives and responds to social cues.