Callous
(adjective)
- Having or showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
- Having calluses.
- Hardened, unfeeling.
Origin:
Early 15c., from middle french calloux, from latin callosus "hard, horny," from callum (genitive calli) "callus, hard skin," of uncertain origin.
Examples:
- The callous criminal showed no remorse for his actions.
- She was callous about the plight of the refugees.
- His callous attitude towards the suffering of others was reprehensible.
- I had to develop callous on my fingers from playing the guitar so much.
- He had callous on his feet from standing for long hours.