Synonyms

thick-skinned

American

[thik-skind] / ˈθɪkˈskɪnd /

adjective

having a thick skin.
insensitive or hardened to criticism, reproach, rebuff, etc.

thick-skinned British

adjective

insensitive to criticism or hints; not easily upset or affected

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Etymology

Origin of thick-skinned

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

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So how do the thick-skinned animals with poor eyesight pull off such delicate tasks?

From Barron's

"Politics is not for emotional people, it's for the thick-skinned," he said.

From BBC

“You have to be thick-skinned in life. You have to support what you believe is correct and true.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The jibes are unlikely to unsettle someone as thick-skinned as Stokes, and England will know the press can quickly turn on the home side if England get on top.

From BBC

"I'm so thick-skinned to the point where I don't even notice if people are trying to create harm. That's extremely useful in this job."

From BBC

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