adjective
- most easily offended or irritated; most sensitive to criticism or perceived slights
- most requiring careful handling; most delicate or sensitive to deal with
Usage: superlative form of touchy
Usage: superlative form of touchy
Examples
- He’s the touchiest person in our office about constructive feedback.
- The budget discussion is always the touchiest topic at board meetings.
- She becomes the touchiest when she’s stressed about work.
- Immigration policy is often the touchiest subject in political debates.
- My grandmother is touchiest about comments regarding her cooking.
- The merger negotiations reached their touchiest point yesterday.