thick skin

NOUN

ability to withstand

Synonyms

WEAK

apathy armor callousness elephant skin formidable defenses hard shell imperviousness numbness rhinoceros hide thick hide thick shell unfeelingness

Example Sentences

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And his thick skin will do nothing to prevent it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

She has a thick skin, a gift from her father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

An actor for almost four decades, Lillard says he has built up a thick skin, but the comments were hurtful.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

A thick skin is a must for our top politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

“You gonna have to develop a thick skin and don’t let nothin’ stop you.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English