touchy
adjective
1. quick to take offense
Similar word(s): sensitive, feisty, huffy
2. difficult to handle; requiring great tact
- a touchy subject
Similar word(s): difficult, hard, delicate, ticklish
Sentences with touchy as an adjective:
- It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.
- He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.