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callousness

American  
[kal-uhs-nis] / ˈkæl əs nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality of being insensitive, indifferent, or unsympathetic; hardness of heart.

    Cutting off the unemployed from their benefits is a sad blend of callousness—a complete lack of empathy for the unfortunate—and unsound economics.

  2. a hardened or thickened condition of the skin or other tissue.

    Razors and shaving cause a callousness of the skin, which will encourage heavier hair growth and irritation.

Other Word Forms

  • uncallousness noun

Etymology

Origin of callousness

callous ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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