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What is another word for Callousness? – 204 Callousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    brutality ruthlessness mercilessness hardness heartlessness indifference insensitivity cruelty harshness unforgiveness pitilessness remorselessness coldness unkindness inhumanity barbarity savagery viciousness ferocity brutishness coarseness crudeness grossness tactlessness insensitive unfeeling unsympathetic apathetic unresponsive unemotional impassive obdurate stubborn unyielding unrelenting inexorable unsparing uncharitable ungenerous unsympathetic uncaring unconcerned unbothered unmoved untouched unaffected

    Meaning of Callousness

    The state of being callous, or having an insensitive and uncaring nature.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being uncaring and indifferent to the needs and feelings of others
    • * A lack of emotion or sympathy, especially in a situation where it is expected or desired

    Etymology of Callousness

    The word "callousness" originates from the Latin word "callus," meaning "hard skin" or "callus," and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
    Historically, the term "callous" was used to describe a thickening of the skin, and later it was applied to describe a person's emotional state, implying a hardening or numbing of one's feelings

    Example Uses

    • The callousness of the company's decision to lay off hundreds of employees without warning was widely criticized
    • * Her callousness towards her sister's feelings was shocking, given their close relationship
    • * The callousness of the serial killer was evident in the lack of remorse he showed for his crimes

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compassion empathy kindness gentleness softness sensitivity tenderness warmth concern care solicitude consideration thoughtfulness charity generosity humanity benevolence mercifulness leniency mildness moderation sensitivity feeling emotion sympathy pity remorse regret guilt shame contrition penitence compunction

    Related Nouns

    cruelty brutality harshness indifference insensitivity heartlessness mercilessness ruthlessness savagery viciousness ferocity barbarity inhumanity unkindness tactlessness coarseness crudeness grossness coldness unfeelingness unsympatheticness apathy unresponsiveness unemotionality impassiveness obduracy stubbornness unyieldingness unrelentingness inexorability unsparingness uncharitableness ungenerosity

    Related Verbs

    brutalize harden numb desensitize toughen coarsen brutalize savage victimize oppress persecute harass intimidate mistreat abuse exploit harm hurt injure wound offend insult affront outrage scandalize shock appall horrify disgust repel repulse offend displease disapprove dislike detest loathe abhor hate

    Related Adjectives

    brutal harsh indifferent insensitive heartless merciless ruthless savage vicious ferocious barbaric inhumane unkind tactless coarse crude gross cold unfeeling unsympathetic apathetic unresponsive unemotional impassive obdurate stubborn unyielding unrelenting inexorable unsparing uncharitable ungenerous hard tough rough rugged stern severe strict unfeeling unkind inconsiderate thoughtless careless reckless irresponsible inhumane cruel merciless pitiless remorseless unmerciful unforgiving