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How to pronounce “callous”
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Pronunciation guide for callous
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of callous with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Science in service to the public good
However, the arrogance and the callous disregard for public health
- Definition summary
- (figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce callous
Science in service to the public good

However, the arrogance and the callous disregard for public health
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “callous”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
- (literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.
- [Noun]
- Alternative form of callus.
- [Verb]
- Alternative form of callus.
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