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thin–skinned
adjective \ˈthin-ˌskind\
: having a thin skin
: easily bothered by criticism or insults : very sensitive
Full Definition of THIN-SKINNED
1
: having a thin skin or rind <thin–skinned oranges>
2
: unduly susceptible to criticism or insult : touchy
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First Known Use of THIN-SKINNED
1598
Related to THIN-SKINNED
- Synonyms
- huffy, tetchy, thin-skinned, ticklish
- Antonyms
- thick-skinned
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