adjective

callous

/ˈkæləs/ · say it: KAL·us

showing no sympathy for others

In Personality & Character

emotionally hardened; unfeeling

In Emotions & Moods

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1. (adjective) emotionally hardened; not feeling sympathy or concern for others

2. (adjective) (of skin) thick and hard, usually from repeated rubbing or pressure

Examples

1. The callous treatment of prisoners sparked international outrage.
2. After years of manual labor, his hands became callous and rough.

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callous

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