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touchy [ˈtʌtʃi] ADJ inf

1. touchy (oversensitive):

touchy person

[preveč] občutljiv

2. touchy (delicate):

touchy situation, topic

touchy situation, topic

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When issues of power, sexism, role conflict, social rejection and other touchy topics come into play, groups members often find the direct confrontation of such issues to be unsettling. en.wikipedia.org

In 2007 the debate briefly reignited and the matter remains a touchy subject. en.wikipedia.org

The church leader usually strives to address touchy social issues in the community, especially relating to youth. en.wikipedia.org

In personal relations he was irritable, touchy, and often petty. en.wikipedia.org

The nanny state was punitive, austere, and authoritarian, the therapeutic state is touchy-feely, supportive and even more authoritarian. en.wikipedia.org

He is a genius and his skills always get him out of touchy situations. en.wikipedia.org

She sure keeps things lively, especially in touchy situations. en.wikipedia.org

People feared his temper and prayed that their actions might not get misconstrued by the touchy sage. en.wikipedia.org

This was a bitter blow to the relationship between both sides, and has always been a touchy point ever since. en.wikipedia.org

I really think he helped me with my screen test because he was so present for me, so charming and so touchy-feely. en.wikipedia.org

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