Touchy

From touch + -y

Full definition of touchy

(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.
(of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.