thick-skinned
|thick/skinned|
B2
/ˌθɪkˈskɪnd/
emotionally resilient
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thick-skinned' originates from the combination of 'thick' and 'skin,' where 'thick' meant 'dense' and 'skin' referred to the outer covering of a body.
Historical Evolution
'thick-skinned' changed from the literal meaning of having a physically thick skin to the metaphorical sense of being emotionally resilient.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a physically thick skin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'emotionally resilient.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
insensitive to criticism or insults; not easily hurt by others' remarks.
She is so thick-skinned that she didn't even flinch at the harsh comments.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 13:36