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The definition of thick skinned is someone who is not easily upset or insulted and who can take criticism well.

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An example of thick skinned is a person who is insulted and simply says "whatever, I don't care."

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See thick-skinned in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

See thick-skinned in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having a thick skin or rind.
Not easily offended.
Largely unaffected by the needs and feelings of other people; insensitive.

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