thick-skinned (adjective)

1. Despite being thick-skinned, James couldn't help but feel hurt by his partner's harsh criticism about their relationship.

2. The painter was thick-skinned and did not let negative reviews affect his confidence in his artistic abilities.

3. The horror writer was incredibly thick-skinned and did not take offense to the harsh critiques of her chilling novels.

4. The cartoonist remained thick-skinned even when faced with negative feedback on her quirky and imaginative illustrations.