callously

Meaning

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.

Pronunciation: /ˈkæləsli/

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."

Synonyms of callously

Words with a similar meaning to callously:

• heartlessly
• cruelly
• unfeelingly
• insensitively

Antonyms of callously

Words with the opposite meaning to callously:

• kindly
• compassionately
• thoughtfully