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TOUCHINESS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word touchiness. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word touchiness. (close relations)
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defensiveness
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• excessive sensitivity to criticism

irritability
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

sensitivity
nounn
noun

• (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation

• the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences

• sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

• susceptibility to a pathogen

• the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

oversensitivity
nounn
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testiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

tetchiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

Best Hypernyms For TOUCHINESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for touchiness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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irritability choler crossness frailty fretfulness fussiness peevishness petulance sensitivity vulnerability

Alternatives for DEFENSIVENESS

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