calloused
Tough from friction
Calloused describes skin that has thickened and hardened from repeated friction or pressure: calloused hands from years of manual labor.
Figuratively, a calloused person or attitude has become hardened and unfeeling through repeated exposure: calloused to the suffering around him.
Also spelled callused.
Made tough or unfeeling
- toughenedMade more durable
- thick-skinnedResistant to criticism
- blisteredFormed fluid-filled welts
- roughenedMade less smooth
leathery · cracked · worn · weathered · scarred · indurated · horny · keratinized
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughenedMade more durable
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
veteran · battle-scarred · world-weary · long-suffering · inured · accustomed · hardbitten · experienced
Without compassion or emotion
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- numbLacking physical sensation
indifferent · apathetic · cold · detached · unsympathetic · emotionless · uncaring · heartless
hardened
Made tough or unfeeling
- toughenedMade more durable
- thick-skinnedResistant to criticism
- blisteredFormed fluid-filled welts
roughened · leathery · cracked · worn · weathered · scarred · indurated · horny · keratinized · abraded
stoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
seasoned · veteran · battle-scarred · world-weary · long-suffering · inured · accustomed · hardbitten · experienced · survivor
unfeeling
Without compassion or emotion
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
numb · indifferent · apathetic · cold · detached · unsympathetic · emotionless · uncaring · heartless · unmoved
toil
Strenuous, prolonged effort
fingers · farming · carpentry · masonry · construction · smithing · artisan · laborer · craftsman · welder
- body part traitsbent, bony, bruised, crooked, flexible
- skin descriptionssmooth, rough, dry, oily, fair
- roughrough, coarse, gritty, grainy, bumpy
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- tough exteriorsarmadillo, crocodile, alligator, tortoise, turtle
- tough traitstough, resilient, fearless, brave, courageous
callousedsoft
Yielding to touch
tender · smooth · delicate · supple · uncalloused
callousedsensitive
Easily affected emotionally
tender · compassionate · empathetic · soft-hearted · sympathetic