Callous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkælÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -ælÉ™s
• Homophones: callus

Origin

From Latin callōsus ("hard-skinned"), from callum ("hardened skin") + -ōsus.

Full definition of callous

Adjective

1. Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig.
2. Having calluses.

Synonyms

• heartless
• insensitive