arkaluonteinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
• sensitive adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
• touchy adjective Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.

Senses

arkaluonteinen is used for these senses in English:

• delicate Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
• sensitive (of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.
• touchy (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.

delicate — full definition

1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.

sensitive — full definition

1. adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
2. adj Requiring careful or delicate handling because it is easily damaged or because the topic is difficult.
3. adj Able to detect small changes or respond accurately to stimuli.

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