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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkæləs/
callous means: Not caring about other people’s pain or feelings.
adjective
WITHOUT SYMPATHYC1
Not caring about other people’s pain or feelings.
- That was a callous remark.
- Her callous response upset the grieving family.
- They showed a callous disregard for the workers’ safety.
HARD SKINC2
Having thick, hard areas of skin, or connected with these areas.
- His palms were rough and callous.
- The worker’s callous hands showed years of heavy labor.
- The doctor examined the callous skin on her heel.
Questions about callous
What does callous mean?
Not caring about other people’s pain or feelings.
What is callous in other languages?
Türkçe: duyarsız · Español: insensible · Français: insensible · Deutsch: gefühllos · Italiano: insensibile · 日本語: 冷酷な
How do you pronounce callous?
It is pronounced /ˈkæləs/.
How do you use callous in a sentence?
That was a callous remark. Her callous response upset the grieving family.
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