touchiness

Meanings

• Adjective

  Sensitivity or responsiveness to being touched, especially when this is unwelcome.

  - "She showed touchiness about her bruised arm."
  - "His touchiness made it difficult to have a normal conversation."
  - "The baby was very touchy and would cry at the slightest touch."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with touchiness
roughness , toughness , bounciness

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Variants

List of all variants of touchiness that leads to same result
touchier , touchiest , touchily , touchiness , touchinesses , touchy

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Etymology

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From touch + -iness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'touchiness' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Touchiness is not limited to humans and can be observed in animals as well.

3. In some cultures, touchiness is considered a sign of weakness or vulnerability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sensitivity: Related to touchiness as both terms refer to the ability to be affected by external stimuli.

2. Emotional intelligence: Touchiness can be seen as a lack of emotional intelligence, as it indicates an inability to respond appropriately to touch or other forms of stimuli.

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Culture

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Touchiness is a common human trait and has been explored in literature and art. In literature, touchiness is often portrayed as a negative character trait, such as in Jane Austen's 'Emma' where the character Mr. Woodhouse is described as being 'touchy' and overly concerned about his health. In art, touchiness can be depicted through the use of textures and sensory experiences.

How to Memorize "touchiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wincing at the slightest touch.
   - Visualize a red face and crossed arms in response to an unwelcome touch.
   - Think of a fragile object that is easily damaged by touch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate touchiness with the feeling of being tickled and the desire to withdraw.
   - Link touchiness to the feeling of being irritated or annoyed by touch.
   - Connect touchiness to the idea of being easily offended or sensitive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Touch = Touchiness
   - T = Touchiness
   - Touch = Tenderness Under Control, Hesitant Involuntary Sensitivity

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