thin-skinned
adjective
1
: having a thin skin or rind
thin-skinned oranges
2
: unduly susceptible to criticism or insult : touchy
Examples of thin-skinned in a Sentence
she only laughed at the teasing, but a more thin-skinned person would have gotten angry
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Shore explains that thin-skinned squash like delicata or butternut have the most edible skins.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Russet potatoes with thick skins typically need to cure a little longer than thin-skinned varieties, but most potatoes should be dry and fully cured within two weeks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
The murder is our slimy protagonist’s thin-skinned response to Alberto mocking a moment of apparent vulnerability on the Penguin’s part.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Skin: Look for thin-skinned limes with smooth rinds free of brown spots, which are a sign the limes are older and could be on their way out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
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This thin-skinned varietal is known for being a diva in the vineyard, requiring a seasoned winemaker’s deft hand to transform it into fine wine.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
And in the case of Xi, the leader is thin-skinned, stubborn, and dictatorial.
—Cai Xia, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
Such a fragile, thin-skinned pol doesn’t deserve to be in City Hall.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Russet potatoes with thick skins typically need to cure a little longer than thin-skinned varieties, but most potatoes should be dry and fully cured within two weeks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
The murder is our slimy protagonist’s thin-skinned response to Alberto mocking a moment of apparent vulnerability on the Penguin’s part.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Skin: Look for thin-skinned limes with smooth rinds free of brown spots, which are a sign the limes are older and could be on their way out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
Opinions on the 2024 elections Opinion For thin-skinned Trump, every week is Shark Week
Opinion
Why this won’t be 2020’s Trump-Biden debate
Opinion
A closer look at Harris shows how effective she’s become
Opinion
Forget conventional wisdom.
—Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
This thin-skinned varietal is known for being a diva in the vineyard, requiring a seasoned winemaker’s deft hand to transform it into fine wine.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
And in the case of Xi, the leader is thin-skinned, stubborn, and dictatorial.
—Cai Xia, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
Such a fragile, thin-skinned pol doesn’t deserve to be in City Hall.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Thin-skinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thin-skinned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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