tough-skinned

• Beschreibt eine Person, die schwer zu kränken oder aus der Fassung zu bringen ist; emotional widerstandsfähig und unempfindlich gegenüber Kritik oder Angriffen.

Describes a person who is not easily offended or upset; emotionally resilient.

1. Having a tough outer coveringB2formal

   Possessing a thick or resilient skin or surface.

   Dickhäutig

   • The tough-skinned fruit was difficult to peel.
   • Some reptiles are naturally tough-skinned for protection.
   • The plant's tough-skinned leaves resist insect damage.

   Synonymedurableleatheryresilientruggedthick-skinned

2. Insensitive to criticismB2informal

   Not easily affected by negative comments or disapproval.

   Dickhäutig

   • As a politician, you need to be tough-skinned to handle the media.
   • She is tough-skinned and doesn't let harsh feedback bother her.
   • Being tough-skinned helps him deal with online trolls.

   Synonymecalloushardenedimperviousinsensitivepachydermatousthick-skinnedunflappable

   Antonymesensitivethin-skinnedvulnerable