tough-skinned

• Décrit une personne difficile à offenser ou à contrarier, émotionnellement résistante ; peut aussi désigner une peau ou une texture dure et résistante.

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.

   à la peau dure

   • 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.

   Synonymesdurableleatheryresilientruggedthick-skinned

2. Insensitive to criticismB2informal

   Not easily affected by negative comments or disapproval.

   Insensible aux critiques

   • 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.

   Synonymescalloushardenedimperviousinsensitivepachydermatousthick-skinnedunflappable

   Antonymessensitivethin-skinnedvulnerable