thin-skinned
Example Sentences
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James Stavridis writes, “Iran has been planning a Strait of Hormuz closure operation for decades and probably has more than 5,000 mines; just one hit can severely damage a thin-skinned tanker.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Trump loves a win and he's very thin-skinned.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025
Nandor is only doing what any thin-skinned former conqueror would do in a world that dismisses him, throwing wild swings in the dark.
From Salon • Nov. 11, 2024
It comes across as a move by Musk to cater to thin-skinned users who can’t handle social blowback for indicating a belief.
From Slate • Jun. 12, 2024
“Gentle with the toes. Think of them as thin-skinned grapes, lad. You want to dry them without crushing them. Pat, do not scrub. Yes, like that.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
