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callous | callously | callousness
callous callously callousness
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cruel or insensitive
- How to Memorize
- callous - cruel
- Analysis
The term ‘callous’ is used in relation to people’s behaviour and attitude. A callous person does not feel any emotion when they see somebody in trouble or pain. They are unkind and devoid of sympathy in words and/or actions.
Exam DB Spoken DB Other Synonyms insensitive heartless, indifferent, Antonyms benevolent sympathetic, kindhearted, - Example(s)
It might sound callous, but I'm glad David was fired. He used to always get on my nerves.
She behaved callously, showing a total disregard for the welfare of others.
The callousness of his murder was particularly upsetting. I don’t know how people can be capable of such things.
