adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a sensitive/touchy subject (= one that people may get upset about )
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Steer clear of complicated issues or sensitive subjects.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
subject
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Morris's lasting influence is a touchy subject at the White House.
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You know money is a touchy subject with me.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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He's a great manager, he is very touchy about his lack of qualifications.
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He's a little touchy about how you pronounce his name.
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Some authors get very touchy if you make even the slightest alteration to their work.
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Try not to look at his scars - he can be really touchy about it.
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Until now both candidates have avoided talking about the touchy subject of health care reform.
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Why are you so touchy today?
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But this raises the politically touchy issue of corporate welfare.
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He could be touchy and irritable.
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Most committees ignore touchy problems until they go away of their own accord.
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Now I want to be fair, even with the bankers, for they are pretty touchy now.
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She was sensitive, but not this touchy .
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The touchy Mr K turned on his heel in disgust and departed the scene.
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This situation can be touchy , since the financial markets usually like stability.