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callous
01
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others
Examples
The manager 's callous decision to lay off employees without notice shocked the entire team.
His callous remarks about the tragedy demonstrated a lack of empathy for those affected.
02
physically hardened from friction or repeated use
Examples
His callous hands showed years of manual labor.
The callous soles of her feet made walking barefoot easy.
to callous
01
to cause someone to become emotionally numb through repeated exposure or hardship
Examples
Years of war calloused him against human suffering.
Repeated rejection can callous even the most hopeful heart.
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