callous in Dutch

callous in Dutch is afgestompt, bot, gevoelloos — callous means showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.

callous in Dutch

afgestompt

adj

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

bot

adj

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

gevoelloos

adj

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

hard

adj

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

harteloos

adj

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

ongevoelig

adj

(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

eeltig

adj

(literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.

What does "callous" mean?

adj Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
"His callous remark about the accident shocked everyone in the room."
adj Having thickened, hardened skin.
"His hands were callous from decades of manual labor."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

callous in a sentence

His callous remark about the accident shocked everyone in the room.
Years in the job had made her callous to other people's complaints.
His hands were callous from decades of manual labor.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "callous" in Dutch?

"callous" in Dutch is afgestompt, bot, gevoelloos. callous means: Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.

How do you use "callous" in a sentence?

Example: "His callous remark about the accident shocked everyone in the room." In Dutch, "callous" is afgestompt, bot, gevoelloos.

Are there other ways to say "callous" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "callous": afgestompt, bot, gevoelloos, hard, harteloos, ongevoelig.

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