#1Jun 7th, 2010
What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?
Give me a common word to call this kind of person please !
What do you call this ?
What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?
Give me a common word to call this kind of person please !
#2
Re: What do you call this ?
Jun 7th, 2010
Hard-headed, stubborn, bullheaded?
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Jun 7th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by charlesbb
humanI'm studying English and I have a question :
What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?
Give me a common word to call this kind of person please !
#4
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Jun 7th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Machjo
I don't think stubborn is the right word because the person is over self-respecting and I don't know how to describe but he's really really incompetent but he doesn't want other people to point that out .Hard-headed, stubborn, bullheaded?
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#5
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Jun 7th, 2010
I know what word you're looking for, just can't 'spit it out' just yet.... Thinking.....
#6
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Jun 7th, 2010
Only an insecure person cannot take criticism. Insecurity is behind bullying and displays of egotism, bragging, angry outbursts. Just because someone is aggressive doesn't necessarily mean they are confident. Usually it is a smoke screen to cover up what is really going on.
#7
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Jun 7th, 2010
I was thinking more along the lines of "nobody can tell me I'm wrong". Just can't think of the word.
#8
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Jun 7th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Chev
yer it's really close to that , Nobody can tell him wrong and he's afraid of facing his weakness !I was thinking more along the lines of "nobody can tell me I'm wrong". Just can't think of the word.
#9
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Jun 7th, 2010
charlesbb wondered:
"What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?"
The answer is obvious: BARAK HUSSAIN OBAMA.
Or on a much, much lower level, SirJosephPorter.
"What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?"
The answer is obvious: BARAK HUSSAIN OBAMA.
Or on a much, much lower level, SirJosephPorter.
#10
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Jun 7th, 2010
I call him Dave. Maybe the word you're looking for is narcissistic.
#11
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Jun 7th, 2010
Try curmudgeon (usually associated with men past their prime)
#12
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Jun 7th, 2010
CharlesbbSensitive - Overly-sensitive or Insecure (mentioned before).If it a personal insult, he/she could be quite normal and have a valid reaction of anger.
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Jun 7th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Chev
immature, egotistical.I was thinking more along the lines of "nobody can tell me I'm wrong". Just can't think of the word.
Quote: Originally Posted by YukonJack
I'm far too nice of a person to be able to agree with your second choice................charlesbb wondered:
"What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?"
The answer is obvious: BARAK HUSSAIN OBAMA.
Or on a much, much lower level, SirJosephPorter.
Quote: Originally Posted by YukonJack
You're going to get the mods just p*ssed right off at you............charlesbb wondered:
"What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?"
The answer is obvious: BARAK HUSSAIN OBAMA.
Or on a much, much lower level, SirJosephPorter.
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Jun 7th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by weaselwords
Curmudgeons are not always incompetent and self centered Try curmudgeon (usually associated with men past their prime)
Quote: Originally Posted by Curiosity
Hey , overly-sensitive sounds correct ! I like that . CharlesbbSensitive - Overly-sensitive or Insecure (mentioned before).If it a personal insult, he/she could be quite normal and have a valid reaction of anger.
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immature : totally agreeimmature, egotistical.
egotistical : maybe
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for sure arrogant
Quote: Originally Posted by lone wolf
sorry to hear thatMy ex....
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Jun 7th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by charlesbb
I'd call him an idiot but thats just my personal philosophy: how can you improve yourself if you don't acknowledge the shortcomings that others see in you? They aren't always necessarily right but to assess if they are, you need to know.I'm studying English and I have a question :
What do you call a person who is too face-saving , he can never take criticisms , he hates being commented and he gets mad whenever people point out his mistakes ?
Give me a common word to call this kind of person please !
Now to use a generic term, Curiosity's choices of "overly sensitive" or "insecure" work. I might call them "touchy" too.
#18
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Jun 7th, 2010
Then there are the variety whose description would fit well under the heading "SH*T DON'T STINK"- perhaps if you look long and hard you may come across examples here.....
#19
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Jun 7th, 2010
charlesbbThere are some instances when a person is rebuked or insulted by another with words or deeds hurtful to them. In that case any normal person would feel anger or hurt if it was unjustified challenge.
#20
Re: What do you call this ?
Jun 7th, 2010
'disrespectful' of others opinions.
'unwilling to learn'
but, it must be pointed out, that constantly pointing out others
mistakes also makes 'you' a person who needs a 'title'. lol
'unwilling to learn'
but, it must be pointed out, that constantly pointing out others
mistakes also makes 'you' a person who needs a 'title'. lol
#21
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Jun 7th, 2010
From the Free Online Dictionary
Adj.1.thin-skinned - quick to take offense --, --, --
-- - being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; "sensitive to the local community and its needs"
Adj.1.thin-skinned - quick to take offense --, --, --
-- - being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; "sensitive to the local community and its needs"
#22
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Jun 8th, 2010
Bar Sinister, that doesn't really apply since it defines it as being in regards to others and the community, not in regard to oneself.
'Deluded' might apply.
'Deluded' might apply.
#23
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Jun 8th, 2010
I have no idea what you are talking about. You seem to be responding to the antonym in the definition.
Thin-skinned: quick to take offense huffy, touchy, feisty fits perfectly. Sensitive was meant to illustrate the opposite. --
Thin-skinned: quick to take offense huffy, touchy, feisty fits perfectly. Sensitive was meant to illustrate the opposite. --
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Jun 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Bar Sinister
since when are thin-skinned and sensitive opposites of one another? my apologies but your post looked precisely like you were highlighting sensitive as one you really liked for the 'job'.I have no idea what you are talking about. You seem to be responding to the antonym in the definition.
Thin-skinned: quick to take offense huffy, touchy, feisty fits perfectly. Sensitive was meant to illustrate the opposite. --
#27
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Jun 9th, 2010
This query has led me to wonder what a good word would be for the "deliverer" of insult.Are they insecure, lacking in empathy for others, lacking in knowledge, or basically rude/crude?
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Jun 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Curiosity
"Rude" pretty well covers it, Curiosity. Cheeky, insolent, indelicate would be others. This query has led me to wonder what a good word would be for the "deliverer" of insult.Are they insecure, lacking in empathy for others, lacking in knowledge, or basically rude/crude?
#29
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Jun 9th, 2010
Hi JLM - I often wonder why people choose to lead with a sword - it solves nothing, it disarms another from entering into an interesting discussion and comes off to readers as neanderthal. Yet people engage this type of response all the time - and it doesn't lend itself to discussion which is the purpose of a forum isn't it?
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Jun 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Curiosity
The forum is probably fairly close to a cross Section of society. Some have a chip on their shoulder, some of it justified and others are so used to being persecuted and put down that they take the offensive position. Then there's others who have to control things (they haven't yet learned that in life you can only control yourself- no one has control over other people (unless they are very richHi JLM - I often wonder why people choose to lead with a sword - it solves nothing, it disarms another from entering into an interesting discussion and comes off to readers as neanderthal. Yet people engage this type of response all the time - and it doesn't lend itself to discussion which is the purpose of a forum isn't it?
) Then there's the "salesman" who insist on trying to "sell" something long after it's been made clear no one wants it. Then there's the rest of us who just like to exchange ideas, learn something and enjoy the camaraderie. My approach is to try to start out being nice, and if someone doesn't like that you can always turn nasty later. One thing for certain, no one has all the answers. Anyway that's my take on the subject. Similar Threads
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