sore spot

A topic that makes one angry or uncomfortable. Whatever you do, don't mention his ex-wife—his divorce is really a sore spot with him.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gaia	GAY-ə (English), GIE-ə (English), GAH-yah (Italian)	Greek Mythology, Italian
Severina	-	Italian, Portuguese, Croatian, German, Ancient Roman
Jackin	-	Medieval English
Amandus	-	Late Roman
Alicia	[ə'liʃiə]
Ethel	['eθəl]