thin-skinned

thin–skinned

adj \ˈthin-ˌskind\

Definition of THIN-SKINNED

1

: having a thin skin or rind <thin–skinned oranges>

2

: unduly susceptible to criticism or insult : touchy

First Known Use of THIN-SKINNED

1598

Related to THIN-SKINNED

Synonyms: huffy, tetchy, thin-skinned, ticklish

Antonyms: thick-skinned

Related Words: hypersensitive, oversensitive, sensitive, supersensitive, tender; choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, cross-grained, crotchety, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, irritable, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stroppy [British], stuffy, testy, waspish; bearish, bilious, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ornery, querulous, surly

Near Antonyms: agreeable, amiable, good-natured, good-tempered, well-disposed; carefree, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, relaxed, unconcerned; forbearing, long-suffering, obliging, understanding

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