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callous - What does it mean?

Definition of 'callous'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
  • She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig.
  • Having calluses.
  • Synonyms

    * heartless * insensitive