callous
IPA: kˈæɫʌs
noun
- Alternative form of callus [A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.]
verb
- Alternative form of callus [(intransitive) To form such hardened tissue.]
adjective
- (figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
- (literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.
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Examples of "callous" in Sentences
- He is alternately kind and callous.
- The columella is callous and twisted.
- The columella bears a strong callous fold.
- These callous actions enrage the young man.
- That seems callous as hell, but thems the breaks.
- That makes the decision to block me even more callous.
- At the risk of being callous, I guess they won't be complaining.
- Forgive me, for seeming somewhat callous about the issue of ads.
- One of the causes is callous indifferance, ignorance and plain stupidity.
- Severn confronts Gladstone about her callous abandonment of the pilgrims.