thick-skinned
Not easily offended
Thick-skinned describes someone who is not easily offended or hurt by criticism, insults, or rejection.
The metaphor draws on the literal sense: an animal with thick skin is harder to wound.
Politicians and public figures need to be thick-skinned to endure constant scrutiny.
You'll need to be thick-skinned if you want to survive in this industry.
The opposite is thin-skinned, describing someone overly sensitive to criticism.
Impossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- indomitableCannot be overcome
steadfast · buoyant · hardy · robust · tenacious · unshakable · stalwart · composed
Without visible emotion
- unemotionalLacking outward feeling
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- detachedApart or uninvolved
composed · unruffled · coolheaded · level-headed · equanimous · serene · placid · unmoved
Cruelly insensitive to others
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- heartlessLacking pity or mercy
- coldLow temperature state
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
unsympathetic · hard-hearted · oblivious · tone-deaf · tactless · inconsiderate · blunt · brusque
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- patienceCalm during delays
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
grit · determination · long-suffering · persistence · forbearance · endurance · durability · toughness
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
indomitable · steadfast · buoyant · hardy · robust · tenacious · unshakable · stalwart · composed · self-assured
impassive
Without visible emotion
- unemotionalLacking outward feeling
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
detached · composed · unruffled · coolheaded · level-headed · equanimous · serene · placid · unmoved · unperturbed
callous
Cruelly insensitive to others
indifferent · unsympathetic · hard-hearted · oblivious · tone-deaf · tactless · inconsiderate · blunt · brusque · dismissive
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
tolerance · grit · determination · long-suffering · persistence · forbearance · endurance · durability · toughness · weathering
- slang traitsbossy, brainy, bubbly, chatty, cheeky
- tough exteriorsarmadillo, crocodile, alligator, tortoise, turtle
- cold-heartedcallous, cold, cold-blooded, cold-hearted, cruel
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
- mindsetsgrowth mindset, fixed mindset, mindset, abundance mindset, scarcity mindset
thick-skinnedthin-skinned
Easily hurt by remarks
sensitive · touchy · hypersensitive · vulnerable · oversensitive
thick-skinnedtender
Soft or sore
softhearted · tenderhearted · soft · warmhearted · open-hearted
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