touchier
touchier is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, touchier is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftouchier
- (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
Example: "It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin."
- (of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
Example: "He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible."
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