thick-skinned

adjective

1
: having a thick skin : pachydermatous
2
b
: impervious to criticism
became thick-skinned about his own work

Examples of thick-skinned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Haley has chosen instead to cast herself as a fighter who happens to be a woman, someone thick-skinned yet self-aware. Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023 Thousands of apple varieties—crunchy, thick-skinned Fujis, which originated in Japan in the 1930s; aromatic Galas; and rare Pink Pearls—exist in the world today, many of them bred for their distinct flavor, color and texture. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023 Thankfully, the lake is ideal for thick-skinned lesser flamingos who visit the spot to put on weight before finding their mates. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023 The thick-skinned Russets absorb seasonings, butter, and cream better than any other potato. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023 My fridge is loaded with six varieties of grapes right now — some thick-skinned, super-sweet Japanese mini-globe-like jewels; pounds of Thomcords; and some good ol’ table grapes. Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023 Winged Gourd These small, thick-skinned gourds display irregular winged surfaces and may be warty or smooth. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023 Built with a wide, non-slip grip and a Japanese steel blade, this vegetable peeler stands as one of the best options for thick-skinned items in need of peeling such as potatoes, citrus, and squash. Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thick-skinned was circa 1545

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“Thick-skinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick-skinned. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thick-skinned

adjective
-ˈskind
1
: having a thick skin
2
: not easily bothered by criticism or insult

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