callous
adjectiveUK /ˈkæl.əs/
US /ˈkæl.əs/
Not caring about other people's feelings.
He gave a callous reply when she asked for help.
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2. Having thick, hard skin.
Years of gardening left him with callous hands.
3. A hard, thickened area of skin.
A callous formed on her heel from tight shoes.
4. Showing no sympathy for others' suffering.
The company's callous treatment of workers angered the public.