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touchy

UK
/ˈtʌtʃi/
US
/ˈtʌtʃi/

Translations

touchyadjective
touchier
Comp.
touchiest
Super.
UK
/ˈtʌtʃi/
US
/ˈtʌtʃi/
tactileSe dit d’une personne, souvent un enfant, qui aime toucher beaucoup de choses ou de personnes.
The toddler was very touchy, constantly patting the family dog and running his hands over every surface.
Le tout-petit était très tactile, tapotant sans cesse le chien de la famille et passant les mains sur toutes les surfaces.
délicatSe dit d’une situation qui demande beaucoup de tact et de prudence.
The negotiations are in a touchy phase, so we need to proceed with caution.
Les négociations traversent une phase délicate, donc nous devons avancer avec prudence.
susceptibleSe dit d’une personne facilement froissée, vexée ou offensée.
He's quite touchy about his work, so be careful with your feedback.
Il est très susceptible au sujet de son travail, alors fais attention à tes remarques.
Additional translations
sensibleDans certains contextes, avec l’idée de sujet ou de situation fragile.
Synonyms
sensitive
irritable
testy
prickly
thin-skinned
easily offended
Antonyms
unemotional
insensitive
easygoing

Definitions

touchyadjective
Easily upset or offended; sensitive.
He's quite touchy about his work, so be careful with your feedback.
Requiring careful handling; delicate.
The negotiations are in a touchy phase, so we need to proceed with caution.
Having a propensity to touch things or people; inclined to physical contact.
The toddler was very touchy, constantly patting the family dog and running his hands over every surface.
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