idiom
Thick-Skinned
THIK SKIND
/θɪk skɪnd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thickskinned
Dictionary meaning
Not easily upset or offended by criticism or unkind remarks; able to endure harsh treatment without emotional harm.
Examples
- You need to be thick-skinned to survive in competitive journalism.
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