Touchy
adjective, touchier, touchiest.
1.
apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable:
He is very touchy when he’s sick.
2.
requiring caution, tactfulness, or expert handling; precarious; risky:
a touchy subject; a touchy situation.
3.
sensitive to touch.
4.
easily ignited, as tinder.
adjective touchier, touchiest
1.
easily upset or irritated; oversensitive
2.
extremely risky
3.
easily ignited
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