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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Sustaining a career in the public eye takes determination and thick skin. —Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023

For most of the rest of his career, Keith was a sly humorist, a good-natured blowhard, a chronicler of what really happens below thick skin. —Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024

Okay, forget about thick skin, Tomlinson’s fully enlightened. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2024

This causes thick skin patches that make your skin feel stiff. —Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023

The actress and reality star hosted NYX Professional Makeup's Mon-Stars Halloween bash in Los Angeles on Friday and exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about how her father taught her to have thick skin in the entertainment industry. —Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023

On thick skin, the columns can fuse and become packed tightly, creating a mosaic-like pattern on the surface.3 What Different Warts Look Like Types of Wart There are many types of warts with different shapes, sizes, and appearances. —Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023

During his decades in media, Thompson earned a reputation for being a confident executive with thick skin who masterfully executes a vision, all while maintaining the support of the troops. —Oliver Darcy, CNN, 30 Aug. 2023

San Marzano Star of season one of FX's The Bear, San Marzano tomatoes are actually a type of plum tomatoes known for their thick skin and sweet flavor. —Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 25 July 2023