touchiness

Definitions

The quality of being easily offended or upset.

A state of being overly sensitive or irritable in temperament.

Examples

His unusual touchiness about his past made it difficult for his colleagues to get to know him.

The manager's touchiness regarding the project's budget created a tense atmosphere during the meeting.

Synonyms

oversensitivity irritability crankiness testiness huffiness peevishness short-temperedness

Antonyms

imperturbability composure equanimity patience calmness serenity thick-skinnedness