thick-skinned

/ˌθɪk ˈskɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌθɪk ˈskɪnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈthik-ˌskind How to pronounce thick-skinned (audio)/ (ame, mw)

thick-skinned — adjective

1. If someone is thick-skinned, harsh criticism or rude remarks do not upset them m

1.形容詞C1
釋義

If someone is thick-skinned, harsh criticism or rude remarks do not upset them much.

例句

Lauren is thick-skinned enough to read nasty comments and keep posting videos.

thick-skinned enough to + verb

After years in politics, Tunde grew thick-skinned when voters attacked him online.

grow thick-skinned about + noun

同義詞
  • resilient

    broader and more positive; not limited to criticism

  • unflappable

    emphasizes staying calm under pressure more generally

  • tough

    less specific; can describe physical or emotional strength

反義詞
  • thin-skinned

    easily hurt by even mild criticism or jokes

  • touchy

    quick to feel annoyed or offended

  • oversensitive

    reacts too strongly to comments or small slights

文法句型

thick-skinned about + noun

thick-skinned enough to + verb

用法筆記

Common in politics, sports, entertainment, and other public-facing settings. It often suggests someone can hear sharp comments without becoming defensive or visibly hurt.

常見錯誤

❌She is thick-skinned to online comments.
✅She is thick-skinned about online comments.
💡use 'about' for the subject of criticism.
❌This orange is thick-skinned.
✅This orange has a thick skin.
💡'thick-skinned' usually describes a person coping well with criticism, not literal skin.