thick-skinned

[ thik-skind ]

/ ˈθɪkˈskɪnd /

having a thick skin.

insensitive or hardened to criticism, reproach, rebuff, etc.

Origin of thick-skinned

First recorded in 1535–45

“Mouvedre is a thick-skinned late-harvested variety with sharp tannins that often seem rustic,” he says.

Alice Waters’ Favorite Vineyard |Sophie Menin |August 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Only a very underbred, thick-skinned person would attempt it.

Etiquette |Emily Post
The young people chafed, and, finding Billy Knapp either imperturbable or thick-skinned, they turned their attention to Alfred.

Blazed Trail Stories |Stewart Edward White
He was thick-skinned and irrepressible, but Caldigate endeavoured to show his displeasure.

John Caldigate |Anthony Trollope

Au, you thick-skinned beast,” he cried; “if I were only down there with a stick!

In the King's Name |George Manville Fenn
Its habits are so unlike those of the thick-skinned brutes—its mode of life so different from that of a rhinoceros.

The Young Yagers |Mayne Reid

thick-skinned

insensitive to criticism or hints; not easily upset or affected