English noun: callosity | |||
1. | callosity (state) an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) | ||
Synonyms | callus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hardening | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | clavus, corn | ||
2. | callosity (attribute) devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness | ||
Synonyms | callousness, hardness, insensibility, unfeelingness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | insensitiveness, insensitivity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dullness | ||