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thick-skinned Definition

thick·-skinned (t̸hik′skind′)

adjective

  1. having a thick skin
    1. not easily hurt by criticism, insult, etc.
    2. callous, unfeeling, hardhearted, etc.
thick-skinned Synonyms

thick-skinned

modif.

callous, hardened, unfeeling; see indifferent 1, obstinate.

thick-skinned Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • so: They that are so thick-skinned as still to credit the story of the Phoenix, may say something for animal burning.
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