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thin-skinned [ˈθɪnskɪnd] ADJ

1. thin-skinned (with thin skin):

thin-skinned

2. thin-skinned fig:

thin-skinned
thin-skinned

Usage examples with thin-skinned

to be thin-skinned

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
They say he is thin-skinned, quick to anger and vindictive.
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He is too thin-skinned, a flaw that even some of his most enthusiastic supporters recognize.
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They tend to be thin-skinned, long-legged, slim in build and more physically refined than other types, but with great endurance.
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I also deal slightly more patiently with them because there is nothing unfeminine in petty thin-skinned grievance mongering, whereas it is disgustingly unmanly.
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Are we really so thin-skinned that we would prefer to have a world without satire?
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It is used primarily for the defence of bivouac areas, outposts, and against infiltration tactics and is also effective against thin-skinned vehicles.
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By contrast, thin-skinned cruisers and carriers relied only on numerous compartments to prevent flooding from spreading.
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He was too thin-skinned for that.
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Berries are medium to large, elliptic, dark bluish, and thin-skinned; with a maturation period of approximately 5 months and moderate productivity.
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Such hysteria makes intellectuals look spoiled, thin-skinned and brittle.
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