Definition

Describing skin that is thick and hard, often due to repeated friction or pressure, making it less sensitive.

Example

After years of working with his hands, he developed calloused palms.

Conversation

Have you noticed how my hands are all calloused from working out?

Yeah, I saw that! It looks like you've been lifting a lot of weights.

I guess so, but I didn’t expect them to get this calloused.

It just means you're getting stronger — keep it up!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calloused → It is formed from "callus" (from Latin *callus*, meaning hard skin) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "calloused" describes the condition of having hard, thickened skin, often due to repeated friction or pressure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'callus' as hard skin that forms from pressure, and remember that 'calloused' means having that hard skin.

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