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- [kal-uh s]
- /ˈkæl əs/
- /ˈkæl.əs/
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- [kal-uh s]
- /ˈkæl əs/
Definitions of callously word
- adjective callously made hard; hardened. 1
- adjective callously insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic: They have a callous attitude toward the sufferings of others. 1
- adjective callously having a callus; indurated, as parts of the skin exposed to friction. 1
- noun callously In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities. 1
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Origin of callously
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin callōsus hard-skinned, tough, equivalent to call(um) tough skin, any hard substance + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Callously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
callously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
callously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for callously
adv callously
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
- meanly — moderately.
adverb callously
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- calculatedly — in a calculated manner
Antonyms for callously
adv callously
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
adverb callously
- warm-hearted — having or showing sympathy, affection, kindness, cordiality, etc.: a warm-hearted welcome.
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