Meaning & use

callously

adverb·Advanced

In a way that shows no concern or sympathy for the feelings or suffering of others.

See it in a sentence

The landlord callously ignored the tenants' repeated complaints about the broken heating.

He callously joked about the accident without asking if anyone was hurt.

A note on using this word

Callously implies a settled indifference to others' pain, stronger than "carelessly," which suggests inattention rather than a lack of feeling.

Words with a similar meaning

heartlesslyunfeelingly

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Words with an opposite meaning

compassionatelykindly

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