thick-skinned (Meaning)
thick-skinned (s)
insensitive to criticism
thick-skinned (a.)
Having a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thick-skinned
Synonyms:
- callous
- inhumane
- take-no-prisoners
- grim
- heartless
- abusive
- severe
- tough
- stern
- remorseless
- unfeeling
- insensate
- harsh
- savage
- affectless
- hard-boiled
- unsparing
- cold-blooded
- malicious
- hard-hearted
- obdurate
- unmerciful
- desensitized
- uncharitable
- hateful
- cruel
- pachydermatous
- insensitive
- brutal
- slash-and-burn
- inhuman
- compassionless
- vicious
- stoney
- hard
- case-hardened
- soulless
- indurate
- pitiless
- oppressive
- unsympathetic
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- ill-natured
- barbarous
- stonyhearted
- unfriendly
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- rancorous
- spiteful
- heavy-handed
- bestial
- austere
- unloving
- malevolent
- rough
- hard-bitten
- evil-minded
- ironhearted
- jackbooted
- ironfisted
- ill-tempered
- boorish
- heedless
- unthinking
- acrimonious
- virulent
- sledgehammer
- surly
- thoughtless
- mean
- brutish
- uncaring
- rough-and-tumble
- ungentle
- knock-down
- drag-out
- inconsiderate
- ironhanded
- cold
- disagreeable
- frosty
Antonyms:
thick-skinned Sentence Examples
- Emily is incredibly thick-skinned, rarely allowing insults to affect her.
- The rhinoceros's thick skin protects it from predators and environmental hazards.
- After years of criticism, John had developed a thick skin that made him impervious to insults.
- The tree bark was so thick-skinned that it could withstand extreme weather conditions.
- The boxer had a thick-skinned face that could absorb punches without showing signs of pain.
- The politician's thick-skinned nature allowed him to navigate scandals unscathed.
- The team had a thick-skinned mentality that helped them overcome adversity.
- The leather used in the jacket was ultra-thick-skinned, providing exceptional warmth and durability.
- The walls of the castle were thick-skinned, designed to withstand sieges and attacks.
- The skin on the soles of elephants is thick-skinned to support their immense weight and protect them from rough terrain.
FAQs About the word thick-skinned
insensitive to criticismHaving a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse.
merciless, stony,ruthless, callous, inhumane, take-no-prisoners, grim, heartless, abusive, severe
charitable, compassionate, benevolent, gentle, humane, benevolent, kindly, sensitive, warm, warm
Emily is incredibly thick-skinned, rarely allowing insults to affect her.
The rhinoceros's thick skin protects it from predators and environmental hazards.
After years of criticism, John had developed a thick skin that made him impervious to insults.
The tree bark was so thick-skinned that it could withstand extreme weather conditions.
