calloused
US /ˈkæl.əst/
UK /ˈkæl.əst/
1.
calloso, indurito
having an area of hardened skin
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His hands were rough and calloused from years of manual labor.
Le sue mani erano ruvide e callose a causa di anni di lavoro manuale.
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The guitarist had thick, calloused fingertips.
Il chitarrista aveva polpastrelli spessi e callosi.
2.
insensibile, calloso
feeling or showing no sympathy for others
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Years of working in the harsh environment had made him emotionally calloused.
Anni di lavoro in un ambiente ostile lo avevano reso emotivamente insensibile.
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Her calloused attitude towards the suffering of others was shocking.
Il suo atteggiamento insensibile verso la sofferenza altrui era scioccante.