touch´i|ness

touch´i|ness
touch|y «TUHCH ee», adjective, touch|i|er, touch|i|est.
1. apt to take offense at trifles; too sensitive: »

He is tired and very touchy this afternoon.

SYNONYM(S): tetchy.
2. requiring skill in handling; ticklish; precarious: »

Relations can be very touchy if one's friends are quarreling.

SYNONYM(S): risky.
3. very sensitive to the touch.
4. catching fire very readily.
touch´i|ly, adverb.
touch´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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