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Touchier: meaning, definitions and examples

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touchier

 

[ หˆtสŒtสƒษชษ™ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioural trait

Touchier is a comparative form of the adjective touchy, which describes someone who is sensitive and easily upset or offended. Touchy individuals tend to react strongly to criticism or perceived slights. They may also be overly sensitive about certain topics or situations, making interactions with them sometimes challenging. This term can be applied in various contexts, such as personal relationships or professional environments, where emotional reactions can complicate communication.

Synonyms

irritable, prickly, sensitive, testy

Examples of usage

  • He has been touchier than usual since the argument.
  • Be careful when discussing politics; she's particularly touchier about it.
  • The team became touchier after receiving harsh feedback.
  • I've noticed she gets touchier when she's stressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "touchier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tocado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‚เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช berรผhrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sentuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ะบะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dotkniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฆใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท touche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tocado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dokunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์ด‰ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dotknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dotknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฆๅŠจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dotaknjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snertur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะณั–ะทะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tocado

Word origin

The word 'touchy' originates from the verb 'touch', which has Old English roots, derived from the Proto-Germanic '*taikลnฤ…'. The adjective form emerged in the late 19th century and describes individuals who are easily affected by emotional stimuli. The comparative form 'touchier' likely followed the pattern of English adjectives that form their comparatives by adding the suffix '-er'. The usage reflects a societal recognition of emotional sensitivity and the complexities of interpersonal interactions. As communication styles evolve, so do descriptors for emotional responses, making terms like 'touchy' increasingly relevant in discussions of emotional intelligence and awareness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,801, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.