touchier

/ˈtɒtʃiər/

Definitions

1. adjective

more sensitive to touch or feeling; more easily offended

“She became touchier as she grew older and was easily hurt by criticism.”

2. comparative form of touchy

comparing two things, used to describe which is more sensitive to touch or feeling; more easily offended

“He’s touchier than his sister, who can take a joke.”

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • easily offended
  • sensitive

Antonyms

  • thick-skinned
  • unemotional