Callous

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Verb

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

The word "callous" can be used as verb, adjective, adjective and noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

harden indurate inure

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Related Terms

callously callousness callus

Related Terms

calloused callus emotion feelings hardened indifferent others suffering unfeeling

Similar Terms

insensitive tough toughened

Synonym Network

calloused heartless insensitive pachydermatous

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