pachydermatous

• Adjectif désignant une peau épaisse, littéralement chez les animaux comme les éléphants, ou au sens figuré une personne insensible aux critiques.

An obsolete adjective meaning thick-skinned, literally referring to thick-skinned animals like elephants, or figuratively to someone insensitive to criticism.

1. Relating to thick-skinned animalsC2formal

   Of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms, such as elephants or rhinoceroses.

   pachydermique

   • The pachydermatous hide of the elephant is remarkably tough.
   • Pachydermatous animals are known for their thick skin.
   • The zoo's pachydermatous residents include elephants and rhinos.

   Synonymespachydermalpachydermic

2. Emotionally insensitiveC2formal

   Having a thick skin emotionally; not easily upset or affected by criticism or hardship.

   Insensible émotionnellement

   • After years in politics, he became pachydermatous to criticism.
   • She remained pachydermatous despite the harsh comments.
   • A pachydermatous attitude can be useful in stressful jobs.

   Synonymescalloushardenedimpassiveinsensitivestolidthick-skinnedtoughunfeeling

   Antonymessensitivethin-skinnedtouchyvulnerable