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thick skin ThesaurusNoun | 1. | thick skin - skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros)pachyderm - any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamuscutis, skin, tegument - a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body" |
thick skin
thick skinThe ability to ignore verbal attacks or criticism from others. If you're going to pursue a career in politics, you're going to have to develop a thick skin and not let the criticism of your detractors bother you.See also: skin, thickthick skinInsensitivity to criticism or insult, as in You can tell him exactly what you think of his new piece; unlike most composers he has a thick skin . This term transfers an impervious outer coating to mental or emotional toughness. [Mid-1500s] See also: skin, thicka thick skin COMMON If someone has a thick skin, they are not easily upset or offended by criticism. To survive in politics, you need a thick skin. As a salesperson, you have to have a thick skin to deal with all the rejection. Note: You can also describe someone as being thick-skinned. She's so thick-skinned, she won't even have noticed the insult.See also: skin, thick(have) a thick/thin ˈskin (informal) (be) not affected/affected by criticism or unkind remarks: A traffic warden needs a thick skin to take so much abuse from motorists. ♢ He’s got rather a thin skin for a politician. He’ll have to learn to take the odd unkind remark. ▶ ˌthick-ˈskinned, ˌthin-ˈskinned adj.See also: skin, thick, thinthick skin
thick skinskin from the palms and soles, so named because of its relatively thick epidermis.Body building Fat-rich smooth skin that covers muscle, which is undesirable for weight athletes who want others to appreciate their hard-earned bulk Vox populi A popular term for emotional resiliency to insults and negativitythick skin
Words related to thick skinnoun skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros)Related Words- pachyderm
- cutis
- skin
- tegument
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