CALLOUSNESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word callousness. (close relations)
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hardness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale • a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness • the quality of being difficult to do • excessive sternness | ||||||||
unfeelingness | nounn | |||||||
noun • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness | ||||||||
aloofness | nounn | |||||||
noun • indifference by personal withdrawal • a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner | ||||||||
apathy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an absence of emotion or enthusiasm • the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally | ||||||||
coldness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sensation produced by low temperatures • a lack of affection or enthusiasm • the absence of heat | ||||||||
cruelty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering • feelings of extreme heartlessness • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance | ||||||||
detachment | nounn | |||||||
noun • avoiding emotional involvement • the act of releasing from an attachment or connection • the state of being isolated or detached • a small unit of troops of special composition • coming apart | ||||||||
heartlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an absence of concern for the welfare of others | ||||||||
inconsiderateness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of failing to be considerate of others | ||||||||
indifference | nounn | |||||||
noun • unbiased impartial unconcern • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions • the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally • the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern | ||||||||
inhumanity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others • an act of atrocious cruelty | ||||||||
insensitivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment | ||||||||
ruthlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity • feelings of extreme heartlessness | ||||||||
callosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness | ||||||||
insensibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lack of sensibility • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness |