pachydermal
/ˌpækɪˈdɜrməl/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of thick-skinned animals, such as elephants or rhinoceroses.
- The pachydermal hide of an elephant is surprisingly sensitive to touch.
- Zookeepers study the pachydermal features of rhinos to monitor their health.
- The museum displayed a fossil with pachydermal bones from an ancient mammoth.
- Having a thick or tough skin; figuratively, being insensitive or unfeeling.
- After years of criticism, she developed a pachydermal shell that protected her emotions.
- His pachydermal attitude made him ignore the complaints of his coworkers.
- The politician's pachydermal response to the scandal angered many voters.
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