tough-skinned
- adjective
- /tʌf skɪnd/
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- The tough-skinned fruit can withstand rough handling during transport.
Examples
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Many reptiles are tough-skinned, making them less vulnerable to predators.
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The tough-skinned cactus thrives in harsh environments.
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She compared herself to a tough-skinned animal, able to endure harsh criticism without flinching.
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The tough-skinned leather jacket protected him from the cold.
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Many reptiles have tough-skinned outer layers that protect them from predators.
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The tough-skinned fruit can resist damage when dropped or jostled.
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A tough-skinned plant like the cactus can survive in dry and harsh climates.
Synonyms
764
1.0
Firm and not easy to bend, break, or pierce
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1.7
Strong and able to resist damage or rough use
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5.2
Skin that has become hard and thick after repeated use
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3.6
Having a hard outer covering that protects what is inside, like a crab or nut
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6.4
A strong surface on things like watches or phones that does not get marks when touched by sharp objects
Having a hard outer surface that protects what is inside
Antonyms
How Tough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tough-skinned comes from the words tough ('strong, hard to damage') and skin ('outer covering'), so it literally describes something with a hard outer covering that is not easily penetrated or damaged.