thin-skinned

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thin-skinned (comparative more thin-skinned, superlative most thin-skinned)

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

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