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callous

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.

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