Definitions

callous

[kal-uhs] / ˈkæl əs /

ADJECTIVE

cruel, insensitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic careless cold-blooded heartless indifferent insensitive uncaring unsympathetic

STRONG

hardened indurated inured toughened unbending

WEAK

blind to case-hardened cold deaf to hard hard-bitten hard-boiled hardhearted impassive impenitent inflexible insensate insensible insentient obdurate soulless spiritless stiff stony stubborn thick-skinned torpid tough unaffected uncompassionate unconcerned unfeeling unimpressionable unresponsive unsusceptible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

caring compassionate concerned feeling interested kind merciful mindful nice responsive sympathetic

WEAK

sensitive tender

Example Sentences

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Callous as that sounded, the rationale merely meant that football is inherently dangerous for all players on any play of every game.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2019

Callous ads, particularly those dressed up as safety warnings, are a recipe for a PR disaster.

From Inc • Nov. 12, 2012

Alan Ravenhill, promoter for Kade Callous, the wrestler who lives in Cardiff, said Opik was "pretty hurt."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2012

Opik, who lost his Montgomeryshire seat in the 2010 general election, contested a bout against professional fighter Kade Callous, in Welshpool.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2012

Callous spots may be rubbed or pared down and rubbed with cocoa butter.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

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