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callously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a callous way

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he callously exploited their feelings

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unfeelingly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English callous Middle English -ly English -ly English callously From callous + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: bezdusznie — Translations
  • Polish: bezwzględnie — Translations