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CALLOUSNESS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word callousness. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For CALLOUSNESS

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insensitiveness insensitivity

Alternatives for HARDNESS

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