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thin-skinned Definition

thin·-skinned (t̸hin′skind′)

adjective

  1. having a thin skin
  2. easily hurt by criticism, insult, etc.; sensitive

thin-skinned Synonyms

thin-skinned

modif.

sensitive, touchy, moody; see irritable.

thin-skinned Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

car: The crime effectiveness of the RUC is determined by other factors than whether armored Land Rovers are replaced by thin-skinned patrol cars.

Modifying Another Word

so: The lack of a popular mandate explains why New Labor has been so thin-skinned all the way through the election campaign.

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