Callous synonyms
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Part of speech:
Confirmed or inveterate, esp. in wrong or immoral behavior; habitual
coldblooded
Having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
Devoid of concern or sympathy.
Not changing in response to argument or other influence; obstinate or intractable:
Completely lacking in compassion
indurative
Completely lacking in compassion
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Alternative form of cold-hearted.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
attitude (related)
Completely lacking in compassion
Hardened; obstinate; unfeeling.
Thick-skinned; insensitive to criticism, insult, etc.
unsoftened
Not softened.
Completely lacking in compassion
Not sensitive; esp., incapable of being impressed, influenced, or affected; having little or no reaction (to)
Exhibiting a lack of responsiveness.
The definition of impassive is someone who is calm and not feeling pain.
The definition of heartless is showing a lack of empathy or compassion.
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Without regret, shame, or remorse; unrepentant
Insensitive or unfeeling; as if without a soul
Lacking energy or enthusiasm; listless.
blind to
Completely lacking in compassion
deaf to
Completely lacking in compassion
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Very difficult; toilsome
(Informal) Not affected by sentiment, pity, etc.; tough; callous
Not easily hurt by criticism, insult, etc.
hard-as-nails
(Simile, colloquial) Very hard; tough
concerned (antonym)
Involved or interested
compassionate (antonym)
Granted to an individual because of an emergency or other unusual circumstances:
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sensitive (antonym)
Predisposed to inflammation as a result of preexisting allergy or disease:
indifferent (related)
Being neither too much nor too little; moderate:
Not willing to change one's opinion, purpose, or principles; unyielding.
Causing the reduction of pain sensitivity.
Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless; indifferent.
Strong and muscular.
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(Usually with "have" transitively) Cornered, done for.
Lacking feeling or emotion:
Devoid of emotion; impassive.
Using or based on data that are readily quantified or verified:
Unfeeling; pitiless; cruel
horny
Completely lacking in compassion
Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold:
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Not capable of being persuaded by entreaty; relentless:
(Obs.) Senseless; stupid
Slow to understand or perceive; dull or insensitive
Stubborn is defined as being unwilling to change your opinion or stance, in spite of good reasons to.
The definition of torpid is having lost motion, slow or unenergetic.
unimpressible
Not impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.
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The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness; inflexibleness; rigidity; obstinacy.
The condition of being insensitive
The state of being stubborn.
sympathetic (antonym)
The definition of sympathetic is feeling compassion for someone or a situation, or connected by a mutual feeling or passion.
feeling (antonym)
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tender (antonym)
The definition of tender is easy to chew or being delicate or soft in action.
Without sympathy, feeling or compassion; callous or heartless
Without compassion; hardhearted.
Cruel, compassionless, discompassionate, as if having a heart made of stone.
having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
To burn or sear with a cautery, as in surgical procedures.
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vindictive (related)
cowardly (related)
despicable (related)
callously (related)
vile (related)
senseless (related)
depraved (related)
loathsome (related)
contemptible (related)
deceitful (related)
brutal (related)
bestial (related)
Not susceptible to or admitting of:
unaffected by
Completely lacking in compassion
Having such joints or muscles, as from exertion, cold, etc.
Aloof and often antisocial; extremely reserved:
indurated
Completely lacking in compassion
Devoid of sensation or consciousness; inanimate.
Without sense or reason; foolish; stupid
Not concerned
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