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callous
[ kal-uhs ]
adjective
- made hard; hardened.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic:
They have a callous attitude toward the sufferings of others.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- having a callus; indurated, as parts of the skin exposed to friction.
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become hard or callous.
callous
/ ˈæə /
adjective
- unfeeling; insensitive
- (of skin) hardened and thickened
verb
- pathol to make or become callous
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲ, adverb
- ˈdzܲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·dzܲ· adverb
- ·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲ··dzܲ adjective
- un··dzܲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of callous1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The band’s hardcore devotees may wonder if AC/DC may be slightly callous or merely driven, as their career suggests.
During sentencing on Friday he was also given a 20-year driving ban for what the judge called his "extremely callous" actions.
However, the court heard she had first gone out and bought milk and sandwiches "so he could eat before he was taken into police custody", actions the coroner described as "even more callous" than Sheridan's.
And I discovered the callous tactics that criminals were using to take it from them.
"These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain," he said.
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