English adjective: touchy | |||
1. | touchy quick to take offense | ||
Synonyms | feisty, huffy, thin-skinned | ||
Similar | sensitive | ||
Antonyms | insensitive | ||
2. | touchy difficult to handle; requiring great tact | ||
Samples | Delicate negotiations with the big powers. Hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter. A touchy subject. | ||
Synonyms | delicate, ticklish | ||
Similar | difficult, hard | ||
Antonyms | easy | ||