touchy
/ˈtʌt͡ʃi/ adjective B2- 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.
- Easily offended, oversensitive. · He can be very touchy when you talk about his estranged son, so be as tactful as possible.
- Inclined to engage in physical touch.
Comparative touchier · Superlative touchiest
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