calloused

IPA/ˈkæləst/
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calloused — adjective

  • callousedpositive
  • more callousedcomparative
  • most callousedsuperlative

1. describing hands, feet, or other skin that has become thick and hard after repea

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing hands, feet, or other skin that has become thick and hard after repeated rubbing or heavy physical work

例句

After months on the rowing team, Quinn's palms became calloused.

calloused palms from repeated friction

The farmer's calloused hands gripped the shovel before sunrise.

collocation: calloused hands

同義詞
  • hardened

    broader and can describe many materials, not just skin

  • toughened

    focuses on becoming stronger or more resistant, often through use

  • rough

    describes texture in general and does not always imply thick skin

反義詞
  • soft

    not thick or hardened from friction

  • smooth

    without the hard, raised patches that calloused skin has

用法筆記

Usually describes skin on the hands or feet after repeated friction or manual work, not a single brief activity. It is most natural when the cause is easy to picture, such as rowing, digging, climbing, or dancing.

常見錯誤

❌My hands were calloused after one hour of painting.
✅My hands felt sore after one hour of painting.
💡'calloused' suggests thick skin that develops over time, not discomfort after a short activity.