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callousness

[kal-uhs-nis] / ˈkæl əs nɪs /














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Hochschild emphasized Vance’s hypocrisy and callousness, particularly when it comes to women and reproduction.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Mr. Trump is taking note of the Mexican president’s public callousness.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

There was a callousness about his exit and the brutal words about him from Desmond.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2026

As Kilgore, Duvall captures this callousness in a famous scene.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2025

But I got used to that too—the callousness of powerful people and the way they didn’t care what was fair.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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