What does "thin-skinned" mean?

Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.

What is a synonym for "thin-skinned"?

Common synonyms include: allergic, anaphylactic, delicate, empathetic, feisty, goosy.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy. idiomatic
"She's rather thin-skinned when it comes to comments about her work."
2
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thin, skinned.
"You must handle thin-skinned fruits carefully to avoid bruising them."

Adjective

"Thin-skinned people are easily hurt by criticism."