Callously

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities.

    "During sentencing, she added: "You told (the victims) that resistance was futile. Sometimes you would be begged to stop. You sought power over them - these women you treated callously - and used them as sex toys for your pleasure.""

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a callous way wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
carelesslycarelesslyhardheartedlyindifferentlyunfeelinglyunfeelingly

Example

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"Was Dan callously murdered like Linda?"

Etymology

From callous + -ly.

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