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