Thin-skinned
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thin-skinned is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.
More Meanings
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thin, skinned.
Example Sentences
She's rather thin-skinned when it comes to comments about her work.
You must handle thin-skinned fruits carefully to avoid bruising them.
Synonyms for thin-skinned
Depending on context, synonyms include sensitive, touchy, huffy.
Antonyms for thin-skinned
Common opposites include thick-skinned.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include touchy, huffy, sensitive, susceptible, likely, liable.
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