Meaning of the word callous in English

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callous

US /ˈkæl.əs/
UK /ˈkæl.əs/
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Adjective

1.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Example:
The callous remarks of the critic hurt the artist deeply.
It was a callous act to ignore the suffering of others.
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