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Meaning of hardened skin
The primary meaning of "hardened skin" refers to skin that has become tougher and less sensitive due to repeated friction, pressure, or exposure to the elements.
Etymology of hardened skin
The word "hardened" comes from the Old English word "heardian", which means to make hard or tough.
The word "skin" comes from the Old English word "skinna", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skinniz".
The phrase "hardened skin" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe skin that has become tough and resilient due to external factors.
Synonyms
callous
toughened
thickened
rough
rugged
weathered
worn
leathery
coarse
hardened
keratinized
tough
resilient
robust
sturdy
solid
firm
compact
dense
thick
callused
cornified
indurated
calcified
petrified
vitrified
ossified
sclerotic
desensitized
numbed
anesthetized
insensitive
unfeeling
apathetic
impassive
unresponsive
numb
benumbed
deadened
dull
blunt
obtuse
Definitions
- Hardened skin is defined by Oxford Languages as skin that has become tough and thick due to repeated friction or pressure.
- * It can also refer to skin that has lost its natural sensitivity and become less responsive to stimuli.
Usage Examples
- The farmer's hands had developed hardened skin from years of working in the fields.
- * The athlete's feet had hardened skin on the soles from running barefoot.
- * The patient's skin had become hardened and numb after years of diabetes.