Associations to the word «Callous»

Wiktionary

CALLOUS, adjective. Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
CALLOUS, adjective. Having calluses.
CALLOUS, noun. Alternative form of callus

Dictionary definition

CALLOUS, verb. Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals.
CALLOUS, adjective. Emotionally hardened; "a callous indifference to suffering"; "cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion".
CALLOUS, adjective. Having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear; "calloused skin"; "with a workman's callous hands".

Wise words

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