1. the quality of being easily offended or irritated; oversensitivity to criticism or perceived slights

Examples

• His touchiness about his height made it difficult to joke around him.
• The manager’s touchiness created tension in the workplace.
• She tried to overcome her touchiness by practicing mindfulness.
• The team’s touchiness after the loss was understandable.
• His touchiness about money matters strained their friendship.
• The politician’s touchiness regarding criticism hurt his public image.