thin-skinned
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thin-skinned (comparative more thin-skinned, superlative most thin-skinned)
- (idiomatic) Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.
- She's rather thin-skinned when it comes to comments about her work.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thin, skinned.
- You must handle thin-skinned fruits carefully to avoid bruising them.
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having a thin skin
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overly sensitive to criticism
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