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Touchy

adjective

/ˈtʌtʃi/

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks

He's very touchy about his height.

Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work.

sensitive, irritable, temperamental, moody, oversensitive, thin-skinned

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sensitive, irritable, temperamental, moody

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sensitive, irritable, oversensitive, thin-skinned

calm, easygoing, thick-skinned, tolerant, relaxed

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calm, easygoing, thick-skinned, tolerant

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easygoing, tolerant, relaxed

touchy subject, touchy person, touchy situation, touchy issue

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touchy subject, touchy person, touchy situation

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touchy subject, touchy person, touchy issue

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

clear or obvious to the eye or mind; evident

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation.

Extremely loud and powerful in sound.

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.

Of high quality; morally right or beneficial.