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Touchy

/ˈtʌtʃi/

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

📖 Definitions of "Touchy"

adjective
  1. 1

    (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. 2

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

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Touchy"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sensitivenoun(of a person) Easily offended, upset, or hurt.
feistyTenacious, energetic, spunky.
ill-naturedSynonym of bad-tempered: easily or characteristically angered.
huffy(informal) Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated.
thin-skinned(idiomatic) Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Touchy"

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WordDefinition
thin-skinned(idiomatic) Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.
feistyTenacious, energetic, spunky.
ill-naturedSynonym of bad-tempered: easily or characteristically angered.
huffynoun(informal) Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated.
sensitive(of a person) Easily offended, upset, or hurt.
trickyHard to deal with, complicated.
difficultHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
jumpyNervous and excited.
soreCausing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
delicateEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
superficialAppearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
susceptibleLikely to be affected by something.
touchnounPrimarily physical senses.
awkwardLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
capableAble and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
responsiveAnswering, replying or responding
likelyProbable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
liableBound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.
perfunctoryPerformed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
candidatenounA person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege.

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