THIN-SKINNED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

thin-skinned

adjective

ˈthin-ˌskind

Definition of thin-skinned

as in sensitive

easily offended she only laughed at the teasing, but a more thin-skinned person would have gotten angry

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Recent Examples of thin-skinned Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026 In what neatly encapsulates the uncomfortable, rude, thin-skinned yet cruel, sarcastic and ultimately juvenile communication style of his online brood, the leader of the pack started with — what else — Lawrence’s looks. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 What to Store in a High-Humidity Crisper The high-humidity drawer should contain thin-skinned or leafy vegetables that are prone to wilting or losing moisture quickly, such as asparagus, fresh herbs, and greens. — Frances Kim, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026 Chef Mingoo Kang’s favorite vegetable is the thin-skinned variety of Kermit-green summer squash known as aehobak, or Korean zucchini, which is slightly sweeter and more aromatic than American zucchini. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thin-skinned

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Adjective

What to know about privacy Hospitals and doctors’ offices must follow codes of ethics and rules that protect sensitive patient health information and protect privacy, but AI is not bound by the same strict federal rules.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
State officials provided a version of the rolls but withheld sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

Just as Depp made to exit the stage, a haunting voice came over the speaker, eerily repeating the irritable man’s name.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Perelman said people who have weakened immune systems and those with irritable bowel disease may want to talk to their doctors before incorporating the foods into their diet.

— Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of irritable

Adjective

And then an ignominious end to her Indian Wells title defense, which saw her cursing at the crowd after a tense, tetchy loss to Kateřina Siniaková in her second match.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In the first week of testimony, Musk took the stand and couldn’t help but get tetchy.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026

Definition of tetchy

Adjective

Though the conflict is over four decades old, the subject is a touchy one whenever England and Argentina have taken the pitch for the last 40-plus years.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Still, the emotional tone could be slightly touchy this morning, especially around affection, validation and unreciprocated needs.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of touchy

Adjective

Eleven hours into this 15-hour shift, most of the attending’s best qualities — his pragmatic approach to medicine, his encouragement of young colleagues, his ability to roll with unexpected challenges — have curdled into huffy dismissiveness and defensive blind spots.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
For example, maybe the subject would act huffy, anticipating that the interactant was going to treat them differently.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of huffy

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