pachydermatous
/ˌpækɪˈdɜrmətəs/
adjective
- Relating to or having a thick skin, like that of a pachyderm.
- Veterinarians use special needles to treat pachydermatous animals.
- The explorer marveled at the pachydermatous texture of the elephant's hide.
- The pachydermatous skin of a hippopotamus can be up to two inches thick.
- Not easily upset or offended; emotionally tough or insensitive.
- His pachydermatous nature allowed him to shrug off the insult.
- A good manager needs to be somewhat pachydermatous to handle constant criticism.
- She remained pachydermatous during the heated debate, never losing her cool.
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