callous
Example Sentences
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“The victims of the suspect Central officers took into custody will be impacted by his callous acts for a very long time,” Muniz said.
From Los Angeles Times
As clichéd as it may seem, we need love to recognize our common humanity — and to transform the callous hearts and minds of many in the halls of power where decisions on policy are made.
From Salon
He accused the health board of "callous evasion and dishonesty".
From BBC
"Your wicked and callous acts have had a devastating and divisive effect on Dawn's family and your own," the judge told him.
From BBC
I noticed Old Joseph’s hands were calloused and scarred, as knobby as tree bark.
From Literature
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