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touchy in Italian

touchy in Italian is facilmente irritabile, irascibile, permaloso — touchy means easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.

touchy in Italian

facilmente irritabile
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
irascibile
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
permaloso
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
suscettibile
adj
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.

What does "touchy" mean?

  1. adjective Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
    "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it."
  2. adjective Requiring careful or tactful handling because it is sensitive or controversial.
    "Salary is a touchy subject in most offices."
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touchy in a sentence

  • He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it.
  • Salary is a touchy subject in most offices.
  • Negotiations over the border remain a touchy issue.

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What is "touchy" in Italian?

"touchy" in Italian is facilmente irritabile, irascibile, permaloso. touchy means: Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.

How do you use "touchy" in a sentence?

Example: "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it." In Italian, "touchy" is facilmente irritabile, irascibile, permaloso.

Are there other ways to say "touchy" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "touchy": facilmente irritabile, irascibile, permaloso, suscettibile.

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