Understanding Thin-Skinned People: Characteristics and Strategies for Interacting with Them

Thin-skinned refers to a person who is easily offended, hurt or upset by criticism, negative feedback or perceived slights. They may be overly sensitive and quick to take things personally, and may have difficulty handling constructive criticism or disagreement.

Example: "John is very thin-skinned, he always gets defensive when someone gives him feedback on his work."

Synonyms for thin-skinned include touchy, oversensitive, fragile, and easily bruised.

Antonyms for thin-skinned include thick-skinned, resilient, tough-minded, and impervious.

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