callously
Definition
Adverb: In a manner showing a cruel disregard for others; in an emotionally hardened or insensitive way.
Usage
"Callously" describes how an action is performed with a lack of sympathy, pity, or feeling for others. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action was done in a cold, unfeeling, or harsh manner.
Examples
- The dictator callously ignored the pleas of the starving population.
- She callously dismissed their concerns, showing no understanding of their difficulties.
- The company callously laid off hundreds of employees just before the holidays.
Advanced Usage
- Used with verbs of speech or thought: Often paired with verbs like , , , , , or to emphasize the emotional coldness behind the action.
- He callously remarked that the victims had brought it upon themselves.
Variants and Related Words
- Callous (adjective): Emotionally hardened; unfeeling.
- His callous attitude shocked everyone.
- Callousness (noun): The quality of being callous.
- The callousness of the crime was appalling.
Synonyms
- Heartlessly
- Unfeelingly
- Cold-heartedly
- Insensitively
- Hard-heartedly
Antonyms
- Compassionately
- Sympathetically
- Kindly
- Sensitively
Adverb
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in a callous way
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he callously exploited their feelings
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