thin-skinned

UK
/θɪn skɪnd/
US
/θɪn skɪnd/

Traducciones

thin-skinnedadjective
thinner-skinned
Comp.
thinnest-skinned
Super.
UK
/θɪn skɪnd/
US
/θɪn skɪnd/
He is so thin-skinned that even a small joke can upset him.
Он такой обидчивый, что даже маленькая шутка может его расстроить.
thin-skinnedpast participle
UK
/ˌθɪnˈskɪnd/
US
/ˌθɪnˈskɪnd/
Used as a participial adjective describing something whose skin is thin, both literally and figuratively.

Definiciones

thin-skinnedadjective
Easily offended or hurt by criticism or negative comments.
She is so thin-skinned that even a mild joke can upset her for days.
Having physically thin or delicate skin or surface that is easily damaged.
Thin-skinned fruits like peaches bruise easily during transport.
thin-skinnedpast participle
Having a thin skin; lacking a thick or tough outer layer.
The thin-skinned specimen tore under the slightest pressure.