Stubborn vs Touchy - What's the difference?
stubborn | touchy |
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
(of a person) Easily offended; oversensitive; ticklish.
As adjectives the difference between stubborn and touchy
is that stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting while touchy is (of a situation) extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.stubborn
English
Adjective
(er)- He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
- Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.
Synonyms
* See alsoDerived terms
* stubbornly * stubbornnessExternal links
* * *touchy
English
Adjective
(er)- It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.
- He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.