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Definition |
being sensitive to criticism |
Examples |
1) The actor was so thin-skinned
that he couldn't take any criticism.
2) She has such a thin skin that she
gets upset by the smallest things. |
Etymology |
The term originated from the literal sense
of having a delicate skin, which was later figuratively used to describe
someone who is easily hurt emotionally. |
Synonyms |
touchy, prickly, fragile |
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