thick skin
noun
: an ability to keep from getting upset or offended by the things other people say and do
She has pretty thick skin when it comes to criticism.
If you want to perform publicly, you'll need to grow a thicker skin.
Examples of thick skin in a Sentence
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Trump’s combative and adversarial style, far from indicating thick skin, may signal the opposite: a compulsive need to dominate the narrative to avoid feeling diminished.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Most produce has a thick skin or natural wax that helps protect the fruit or vegetable naturally.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Pomegranates Pomegranates are round, red fruits with thick skin and hundreds of juicy, edible seeds called arils.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Remove the ridge gourd's tough, thick skin using a vegetable peeler and cut into half-inch rounds.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Wester has developed something of a thick skin to that kind of criticism.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Preparation, along with a thick skin, is your strongest ally against a layoff’s financial toll.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With proper treatment and time, the thick skin can soften and return to normal.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Most produce has a thick skin or natural wax that helps protect the fruit or vegetable naturally.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Pomegranates Pomegranates are round, red fruits with thick skin and hundreds of juicy, edible seeds called arils.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Remove the ridge gourd's tough, thick skin using a vegetable peeler and cut into half-inch rounds.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Wester has developed something of a thick skin to that kind of criticism.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Preparation, along with a thick skin, is your strongest ally against a layoff’s financial toll.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With proper treatment and time, the thick skin can soften and return to normal.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Thick skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thick%20skin. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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