callous
Callous (adj) means showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others. Example: “His callous remark about the accident shocked everyone in the room.”
How to use callous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmotionally cold and unfeeling toward others — or, less commonly, having tough, hardened skin.
Don't confuse with "callus," the noun for a patch of hardened skin.
Word forms
more callous comparative, most callous superlative
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Etymology
From Latin callosus ("thick-skinned"), from callum ("hardened skin").
Rhymes for callous
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What does “callous” mean?
The word “callous” means showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others. In plain terms, emotionally cold and unfeeling toward others — or, less commonly, having tough, hardened skin.
How do you pronounce “callous”?
“Callous” is pronounced KA-luhs (/ˈkæləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “callous” in a sentence?
Here is “callous” used in a sentence: “His callous remark about the accident shocked everyone in the room.”
What part of speech is “callous”?
“Callous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “callous” come from?
The word “callous” comes from Latin. From Latin callosus ("thick-skinned"), from callum ("hardened skin").
How many meanings does “callous” have?
“Callous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
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