Thick-Skinned

Pronunciation: /θɪk skɪnd/

Definitions of thick-skinned

adjective describing someone who is not easily affected by criticism or insults

Example Sentences

A1 She is thick-skinned and doesn't get upset easily.

A2 Being thick-skinned can be helpful in dealing with criticism.

B1 It's important to be thick-skinned in the competitive business world.

B2 Despite the negative comments, she remained thick-skinned and focused on her goals.

C1 His thick-skinned nature allows him to handle even the harshest of criticisms with grace.

C2 The politician's thick-skinned attitude helped him navigate through the intense media scrutiny.

Examples of thick-skinned in a Sentence

formal In order to handle criticism well, one must be thick-skinned.

informal You need to be thick-skinned if you want to survive in this industry.

slang Don't worry about what they say, just be thick-skinned.

figurative His thick-skinned attitude helped him navigate through tough situations.

Grammatical Forms of thick-skinned

• past tense: thick-skinned
• plural: thick-skinned
• comparative: more thick-skinned
• superlative: most thick-skinned
• present tense: is thick-skinned
• future tense: will be thick-skinned
• perfect tense: has been thick-skinned
• continuous tense: is being thick-skinned
• singular: thick-skinned
• positive degree: thick-skinned
• infinitive: to be thick-skinned
• gerund: being thick-skinned
• participle: thick-skinned

Origin and Evolution of thick-skinned

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'thick-skinned' originated from the literal meaning of having a thick layer of skin that is difficult to pierce or penetrate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'thick-skinned' evolved to also describe someone who is insensitive to criticism or unbothered by negative comments.