callously

Example Sentences

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Some intriguing irony plays out in the aftermath as the rest of the characters, knowing Daniel is alive, believe Cherry callously left him after the accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

"This individual had been callously dumped," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

The way these allegations have been callously thrown around exposes a dark underbelly in rap and hip-hop.

From Salon • May 10, 2024

In their grief, people should not have to cater to tourists callously snorkeling in the hallowed waters where loved ones so recently died or desperately fought to survive.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Cruelly, callously, admissions committees agreed to overlook serious academic deficiency.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez