callous

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkæləs/

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Adjective

Positive callous

Comparative more callous

Superlative most callous

1. If a person is callous, he or she shows no emotions and is insensitive towards others.

   She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig.