thin-skinned

Example Sentences

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And maybe “astonishing” isn’t the right word; Alito has shown himself to be thin-skinned and injudicious before.

From Washington Post

“I’m not thin-skinned, but I’m saying we need to inspire people to do better than that.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We knew he could be petty and thin-skinned.”

From Washington Post

The ruling party’s increasingly thin-skinned response to criticism is in stark contrast with India’s rising stature as an emerging power, with Mr. Modi frequently touting the South Asian giant’s democratic credentials on the global stage.

From New York Times

"In a word — these are your combative, blustery, reactive, thin-skinned bar brawlers, road ragers, and bullies. They are deeply manipulative, so if they do have a job, they will be workplace bullies or tyrants."

From Salon