Meaning & Definition of word "Callous"
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Callous
/ˈkæl.əs/
adjective:
- 1. Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
- Example: His callous remarks about the accident shocked everyone present.
- 2. Emotionally insensitive; lacking feelings.
- Example: She was criticized for her callous attitude toward the victims of the disaster.
- 3. Having calluses; toughened or hardened.
- Example: The callous skin on his hands demonstrated years of hard labor.
Etymology
Late Latin callosus, meaning 'hard-skinned'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
callous indifference:
A complete lack of concern for the feelings of others.
callous behavior:
Actions that are cruel or unfeeling.
Related Words
callousness:
The quality of being emotionally insensitive.
hardened:
Made unfeeling or insensitive.
Slang Meanings of callous
Meaning: Cold-hearted
Example Sentence: That dude is so cold-hearted for not caring about the dog's plight.
Meaning: Stone-cold
Example Sentence: She's stone-cold when it comes to people's feelings.