thick-skinned Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- savage
- uncharitable
- slash-and-burn
- inhuman
- insensitive
- severe
- compassionless
- unfeeling
- inhumane
- stern
- vicious
- remorseless
- cruel
- unsympathetic
- brutal
- grim
- hard
- stoney
- pachydermatous
- abusive
- obdurate
- hard-hearted
- malicious
- hard-boiled
- case-hardened
- insensate
- cold-blooded
- soulless
- pitiless
- hateful
- take-no-prisoners
- affectless
- unmerciful
- harsh
- indurate
- desensitized
- oppressive
- unsparing
- callous
- heartless
- tough
Weak:
- inconsiderate
- spiteful
- boorish
- unloving
- barbarous
- unfriendly
- austere
- rough
- mean
- surly
- uncaring
- ironhanded
- drag-out
- stonyhearted
- malevolent
- virulent
- ungentle
- sledgehammer
- jackbooted
- ill-natured
- rancorous
- frosty
- bestial
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- evil-minded
- ill-tempered
- hard-bitten
- rough-and-tumble
- ironfisted
- heavy-handed
- brutish
- unthinking
- cold
- thoughtless
- heedless
- ironhearted
- acrimonious
- knock-down
- disagreeable
Strongest:
- benevolent
- gentle
- benevolent
- mild
- humane
- sympathetic
- mild
- charitable
- sensitive
- kind
- tender
- tender
- compassionate
- gentle
- kindly
- sensitive
- humane
- kind
- merciful
- charitable
- warm
- merciful
- kindly
- warm
- compassionate
- sympathetic
Strong:
- softhearted
- cordial
- friendly
- indulgent
- warmhearted
- lenient
- kindhearted
- gracious
- tenderhearted
- friendly
- indulgent
- tolerant
- warmhearted
- kindhearted
- tenderhearted
- cordial
- gracious
- lenient
- softhearted
- tolerant
Weak:
thick-skinned Meaning
thick-skinned (s)
insensitive to criticism
thick-skinned (a.)
Having a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse.
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.
stony, merciless,ruthless, savage, uncharitable, slash-and-burn, inhuman, insensitive, severe, compassionless
benevolent, gentle, benevolent, mild, humane, sympathetic, mild, charitable,sensitive, kind
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.
