Touchy

adjective

/ˈtʌtʃi/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.adjective(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.

"It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."

2.adjective(of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.

"He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible."

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