callous definition - Dictionary

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cal·lous [ kálləss ]

adjective

Definition:

hardhearted: showing no concern that other people are or might be hurt or upset

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin callosus "hardened by friction" < callus "hard skin"]

cal·lous·ly adverb

cal·lous·ness noun

Spelling Note


	callous or callus? Do not confuse the spelling of callous and callus, which sound similar. Callous is an adjective meaning "insensitive or unfeeling," as in a callous remark. Callus is a noun that usually denotes a patch of thickened skin on the hand or foot.