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callous

/kæləs/ adjective · British & US
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What does callous mean?

adjective

Having or showing a lack of feeling or concern for other people's suffering or problems. Having a thick, hardened skin, often as a result of repeated exposure to harsh conditions.

Example

"The callous driver didn't even stop to help the pedestrian he had just hit."

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