[Vocabulary] Usage of Hyper Active

[anupumh]

Hi,

What is the correct usage of the word "hyperactive"?

He is hyperactive.

What does this sentence imply?
Is the usage of Hyperactive negative or positive in this context?

Thanks

[sash2008]

Hi anupumh,

hyperactive: abnormally active

1 : affected with or exhibiting hyperactivity; broadly : more active than is usual or desirable
2 : intricately or elaborately designed or detailed

[Raymott]

Originally Posted by anupumh

Hi,

What is the correct usage of the word "hyperactive"?

He is hyperactive.

What does this sentence imply?
Is the usage of Hyperactive negative or positive in this context?

Thanks

This term is mostly applied to children. It's negative. It means being over-active, but with no purpose. Hyperactive children run around screaming, hitting things, etc.
A person who is very active with a purpose, who gets a lot of work done, etc. is not generally called "hyperactive".