callous in German
callous in German is gefühllos, abgestumpft, herzlos — callous means showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
callous in German
gefühllos
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
abgestumpft
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
herzlos
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
verhärtet
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
schwielig
(literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.
What does "callous" mean?
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adj Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
"His callous remark about the accident shocked everyone in the room."
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adj Having thickened, hardened skin.
"His hands were callous from decades of manual labor."
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "callous" in German?
"callous" in German is gefühllos, abgestumpft, herzlos. 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 German, "callous" is gefühllos, abgestumpft, herzlos.
Are there other ways to say "callous" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "callous": gefühllos, abgestumpft, herzlos, verhärtet, schwielig.
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