щекотли́вый — meaning in English
shchekotlivyy
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English meaning
- pernickety adj (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
- sensitive adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
- ticklish adj Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.
- tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
Senses
щекотли́вый is used for these senses in English:
- pernickety Requiring attention to minor details.
- sensitive (of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.
- ticklish Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.
- tricky Hard to deal with, complicated.
pernickety — full definition
- adj (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
- adj Needing great care over small details to be done correctly.
sensitive — full definition
- adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
- adj Requiring careful or delicate handling because it is easily damaged or because the topic is difficult.
- adj Able to detect small changes or respond accurately to stimuli.
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