callously (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈkæləsli/
Definition
In a way that shows no concern for other people's feelings or suffering.
Examples
She callously dismissed his concerns about the project.
The company callously laid off hundreds of workers during the holiday season.
He callously broke her heart without a second thought.
How to Use callously
- callously ignore (collocation)
- To deliberately pay no attention to something or someone, showing no concern. — "The politician callously ignored the suffering of the poor."
- callously disregard (collocation)
- To fail to take notice of or respect something, in an uncaring way. — "She callously disregarded the advice of her friends."
- callously dismiss (collocation)
- To reject something or someone rudely and without consideration. — "He callously dismissed her feelings as unimportant."
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