CEFR B2

touchy

adjective

Meaning

Easily offended or upset; sensitive to criticism or remarks.

Examples

She's been very touchy about her age ever since she turned 40.
He's a bit touchy when it comes to his cooking; he doesn't like anyone to suggest improvements.

Synonyms: sensitive, irritable, testy, quarrelsome

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touchy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌtʃi/

Definition

Easily offended or upset; sensitive to criticism or remarks.

Examples

She's been very touchy about her age ever since she turned 40.
He's a bit touchy when it comes to his cooking; he doesn't like anyone to suggest improvements.

How to Use touchy

touchy about (prepositional phrase): Sensitive or easily upset regarding a particular subject. — "Don't mention his ex-girlfriend; he's very touchy about her."
get touchy (phrasal verb): To become easily offended or upset. — "He got touchy when I asked him if he needed help with the task."

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