touchier; touchiest
1
: marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
he's a little touchy about his past
2
: calling for tact, care, or caution in treatment
a touchy subject
3
a
of a body part
: acutely sensitive or irritable
b
of a chemical
: highly explosive or inflammable
Examples of touchy in a Sentence
Don't be so touchy. I was just kidding.
watch what you say around him, as he's very touchy about every little thing
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
As the moon and Chiron clash, addressing a touchy relationship issue provides healing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 July 2025
That remains a politically touchy issue in the U.K., seen by some Brexiteers as inching back toward free movement.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Ahead of the series' June 18 premiere, Lind, 23, sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the series, which marked her first time playing the lead, and even just the suggestion of the goodbye scenes seemed to be a touchy subject.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 24 June 2025
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“Touchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touchy. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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touchy
adjective
touchier; touchiest
1
: easily hurt or insulted
2
: calling for tact or careful handling
a touchy subject
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