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One who minds is easily hurt (6)

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I believe the answer is:

tender

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This clue might be a double definition.

'one who minds is easily' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'hurt' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

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(Other definitions for tender that I've seen before include "Gentle, affectionate" , "Fragile" , "Affectionate - easily hurt" , "Delicate sort of bid" , "Ship that provides supplies to other ships" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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