😤Touchy

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks

Example Sentences

He's very touchy about his height.

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

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

sensitive, irritable, temperamental, moody

Entry 2

sensitive, irritable, oversensitive, thin-skinned

Antonyms

calm, easygoing, thick-skinned, tolerant, relaxed

Entry 1

calm, easygoing, thick-skinned, tolerant

Entry 2

easygoing, tolerant, relaxed

Collocations

touchy subject, touchy person, touchy situation, touchy issue

Entry 1

touchy subject, touchy person, touchy situation

Entry 2

touchy subject, touchy person, touchy issue

More Example Sentences

This is a touchy subject, I would like to diplomatically avoid it.