Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
callous
Adjective
/ˈkæl.əs/
Definition
Emotionally insensitive or showing a lack of concern for others.
Examples
- His callous remarks about her misfortune hurt her deeply.
- She remained callous despite the suffering around her.
- The company’s callous approach to layoffs angered many employees.
Meaning
To be callous means to be indifferent or unsympathetic towards the feelings of others.
Synonyms
- Heartless
- Unfeeling
- Insensitive
- Apathetic
- Cold
