Touchy

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveExtremely 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.AdjectiveEasily offended, oversensitive.

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

3.AdjectiveInclined to engage in physical touch.

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