pachydermatous

• Adjetivo pouco usado que significa 'de pele grossa', referindo-se literalmente a animais de pele espessa, como elefantes e rinocerontes, ou, em sentido figurado, a uma pessoa insensível a críticas ou ofensas.

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.

   Paquiderme

   • 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.

   Sinônimospachydermalpachydermic

2. Emotionally insensitiveC2formal

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

   Pele de jacaré

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalloushardenedimpassiveinsensitivestolidthick-skinnedtoughunfeeling

   Antônimossensitivethin-skinnedtouchyvulnerable