HyperDic: callosity

English > 2 senses of the word callosity:
NOUNstatecallosity, callusan area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
attributecallosity, unfeelingness, callousness, hardness, insensibilitydevoid of passion or feeling
English > callosity: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningAn area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot).
Synonymcallus
Narrowercorn, clavusA hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
BroaderhardeningAbnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
Spanishcallo, callosidad
Catalancall
Adjectivescalloushaving calluses
English > callosity: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningDevoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness.
Synonymsunfeelingness, callousness, hardness, insensibility
Narrowerdullnesslack of sensibility
Broaderinsensitivity, insensitivenessThe inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
Spanishdureza, insensibilidad
Catalanduresa
Adjectivescallousemotionally hardened

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