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TOUGH-SKINNED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word tough-skinned. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word tough-skinned. (close relations)
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thick-skinned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• insensitive to criticism

callous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• emotionally hardened

• having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear

verb

• make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

hardened
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

• protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

adjective satellite

• used of persons; emotionally hardened

• made tough by habitual exposure

• converted to solid form (as concrete)

insensible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of physical sensation

adjective satellite

• unaware of or indifferent to

• barely able to be perceived

• unresponsive to stimulation

insensitive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not responsive to physical stimuli

• deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive

unfeeling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of feeling for others

• devoid of feeling or sensation

Best Hypernyms For TOUGH-SKINNED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tough-skinned, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
durable resilient rugged sturdy tough

Alternatives for THICK-SKINNED

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