touchy

• Qualifie une personne facilement vexée ou susceptible, ou un sujet délicat qui demande de la prudence dans la manière d'en parler.

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.

   susceptible

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

   Synonymeshuffyirritableoversensitivepetulantpricklysensitivesnappishtestytetchythin-skinned

   Antonymescalmeasygoingimperturbablethick-skinned

2. Requiring careful handlingB2informal

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

   délicat

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardcontentiousdelicateknottyproblematicsensitivestickythornyticklishtricky

   Antonymeseasysimplestraightforward