touchy

• Beschreibt eine Person, die leicht gekränkt oder beleidigt ist und schnell emotional reagiert; ebenso ein Thema, das vorsichtig behandelt werden muss, weil es leicht Anstoß erregt.

Describes a person who is easily upset or offended, or a subject that requires careful handling.

1. Easily offendedB2informal

   Quick to take offense or become upset, often over minor issues.

   Empfindlich

   • He's very touchy about his height.
   • She gets touchy when people criticize her cooking.
   • Don't be so touchy; I was just joking.

   Synonymehuffyirritableoversensitivepetulantpricklysensitivesnappishtestytetchythin-skinned

   Antonymecalmeasygoingimperturbablethick-skinned

2. Requiring careful handlingB2informal

   Difficult to handle or discuss; requiring great tact or sensitivity.

   Heikel

   • The topic of layoffs is a touchy subject at the office.
   • We need to approach this touchy situation with diplomacy.
   • Politics can be a touchy area to discuss at family gatherings.

   Synonymeawkwardcontentiousdelicateknottyproblematicsensitivestickythornyticklishtricky

   Antonymeeasysimplestraightforward