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Synonyms & Antonyms : Touchy
Touchy
( Adjective )
His touchy nature repelled him from his friends.
Synonyms:
Bad tempered
Captious
Cross
Grumpy
Irascible
Irritable
Peevish
Petulant
Querulous
Oversensitive
Surly
Contextual Examples:
I am often bad tempered early in the morning. She is oversensitive. She cannot bear even a little pain.
The scorching sun in May & June is very irritable to me.
Grumpy women are not liked in good society.
The child is looking slightly peevish.
Strong cross wind makes it difficult for boats to leave harbor.
Antonyms:
Affable
Cheerful
Easy-going
Genial
Imperious
Indifferent
Insensitive
Pleasant
Sunny
Sweet
Unconcerned
Contextual Examples:
I found my girl friend’s parent very affable.
For having secured good marks in board exam, she is very cheerful.
My mother is very easygoing. She doesn’t mind who comes to stay in our house.
She appeared indifferent to their sufferings.
Light music is always pleasant to my ears.
The air was sweet with the scent of lilies.
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