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thin–skinned
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thin–skinned
(adjective)
thin–skinned
/
ˈ
θɪnˌskɪnd/
adjective
thin–skinned
/
ˈ
θɪnˌskɪnd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of THIN–SKINNED
[
more thin–skinned; most thin–skinned
]
1
:
having a thin skin
a
thin-skinned
fruit
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2
:
easily bothered by criticism or insults
:
very sensitive
He's too
thin-skinned
for a career in show business.
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