touchy in Russian
touchy in Russian is чувстви́тельный, оби́дчивый, раздражи́тельный — touchy means easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
touchy in Russian
чувстви́тельный
Pronounced: chuvstvitelnyy
(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
оби́дчивый
Pronounced: obidchivyy
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
раздражи́тельный
Pronounced: razdrazhitelnyy
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
What does "touchy" mean?
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adjective Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
"He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it."
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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 Russian?
"touchy" in Russian is чувстви́тельный, оби́дчивый, раздражи́тельный. touchy means: Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
How do you pronounce чувстви́тельный?
"touchy" in Russian is чувстви́тельный, pronounced "chuvstvitelnyy".
How do you use "touchy" in a sentence?
Example: "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it." In Russian, "touchy" is чувстви́тельный, оби́дчивый, раздражи́тельный.
Are there other ways to say "touchy" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "touchy": чувстви́тельный, оби́дчивый, раздражи́тельный.
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