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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

Successful in producing desired results; effective

Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.

able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired

Too many to be counted.

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

officially recognized as being trained or knowledgeable for a particular job or activity