Touchy ( adjective , adverb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Touchy ( adjective )

1. Easily offended or upset.
2. Delicate or sensitive in nature.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "easily offended"): from touch + -y.

Examples:

1. He's very touchy about his personal life.
2. She was touchy about her weight.
3. He was touchy when it came to discussing politics.
4. His touchy pride was easily bruised.
5. The touchy issue of race relations was avoided.

(As an adverb)

Touchy ( adverb )

1. Easily offended or upset.
2. Delicate or sensitive in nature.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "easily offended"): from touch + -y.

Examples:

1. He's very touchy about his personal life.
2. She was touchy about her weight.
3. He was touchy when it came to discussing politics.
4. His touchy pride was easily bruised.
5. The touchy issue of race relations was avoided.

(As a noun)

Touchy ( noun )

1. Easily offended or upset.
2. Delicate or sensitive in nature.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "easily offended"): from touch + -y.

Examples:

1. He's very touchy about his personal life.
2. She was touchy about her weight.
3. He was touchy when it came to discussing politics.
4. His touchy pride was easily bruised.
5. The touchy issue of race relations was avoided.