Antonyms for callous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kal-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæl əs

Definition of callous

Origin : c.1400, "hardened," in the physical sense, from Latin callosus "thick-skinned," from callus, callum "hard skin" (see callus). The figurative sense of "unfeeling" appeared in English by 1670s. Related: Callously; callousness.

adj cruel, insensitive

Example sentences :

I think you will be able to take care of yourself in a cold and callous world.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

He was hardened, steeped in guilt, and callous as to the sufferings of others.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

What a gladdening result for the sensation-loving minds of the callous!
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Is it the frequency of the punishment that has made you callous to the ignominy and the pain?
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 » by Various

Imogen was deaf to their expostulations, and indurate and callous as adamant to their persuasions.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

The disgrace is nameless, only they are callous enough not to feel it.
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

Notwithstanding her action in this matter, Lisa was not an ill-natured or callous woman.
Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson

Or take the power of Caste in another direction—its callous cruelty.
Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

Old Madge was usually as callous to such things as I was myself.
Extract from : « The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales » by Arthur Conan Doyle

They were not callous, and they left the breakfast-table with aching hearts.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Synonyms for callous

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