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tough-skinned

/ˈtʌf ˌskɪnd/

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adjective

/ˈtʌf ˌskɪnd/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека, которого нелегко обидеть или расстроить; эмоционально устойчивый.

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.

    ruТолстокожий

    • 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.

    Synonymsdurableleatheryresilientruggedthick-skinned

  2. Insensitive to criticismB2informal

    Not easily affected by negative comments or disapproval.

    ruТолстокожий

    • 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.

    Synonymscalloushardenedimperviousinsensitivepachydermatousthick-skinnedunflappable

    Antonymssensitivethin-skinnedvulnerable

Forms
  • more tough-skinned comparative form
  • most tough-skinned superlative form