How Do You Spell CALLOUS?

Pronunciation: [kˈaləs] (IPA)

The word "callous" is spelled with a double "l" and "o" because it has its roots in Latin "Callus," which means "hard skin." The IPA transcription for "callous" is /ˈkæləs/. The first syllable is pronounced as "kal" with the "a" sound like "cat." The second syllable is pronounced as "us" with the "u" sound like "up." Hence, "callous" is pronounced as "KAL-us." It refers to a person who is insensitive to others or has no sympathy.

CALLOUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Callous is an adjective that describes someone or something as being insensitive, unfeeling, or lacking compassion. It refers to a person's behavior or attitude characterized by a lack of empathy or disregard for the feelings and suffering of others.

    When someone is described as callous, it implies that they are emotionally hardened, indifferent, or cold-hearted. Such a person typically shows little or no concern for the welfare or emotions of others, seemingly unaffected by the pain or suffering they might cause. They often display a dismissive or uncaring attitude, and their actions often reveal a lack of sympathy or understanding.

    For instance, a callous individual might make callous remarks about someone's physical appearance or personal issues without considering the impact of their words. They might also disregard the feelings and needs of others, willingly exploiting or manipulating them to serve their own self-interests.

    Callousness can also extend to non-human entities or objects. For example, it can describe the rough and hardened skin on certain body parts, such as the hands or feet, due to repetitive friction or exposure to harsh conditions.

    In summary, callousness refers to an absence of empathy, compassion, or concern for others, indicating a selfish or uncaring nature.

  2. Relating to callus or to a callosity; thick-skinned, hard.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. Hard; hardened in mind; unfeeling.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CALLOUS

The word "callous" derives from the Latin word "callus", which referred to hardened skin or a thickened area caused by friction or pressure. In English, "callous" originally appeared in the 16th century as a noun and adjective, describing a thickened or hardened condition, particularly in relation to the skin. Over time, the term evolved to describe a non-physical insensitivity or indifference towards others, implying a figurative toughening or hardening of emotions or morals.

Similar spelling words for CALLOUS

Plural form of CALLOUS is CALLOUSES

Conjugate verb Callous

CONDITIONAL

I would callous
you would callous
he/she/it would callous
we would callous
they would callous

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be callousing
you would be callousing
he/she/it would be callousing
we would be callousing
they would be callousing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have callous
you would have callous
he/she/it would have callous
we would have callous
they would have callous

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been callousing
you would have been callousing
he/she/it would have been callousing
we would have been callousing
they would have been callousing

FUTURE

I will callous
you will callous
he/she/it will callous
we will callous
they will callous

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be callousing
you will be callousing
he/she/it will be callousing
we will be callousing
they will be callousing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have calloused
you will have calloused
he/she/it will have calloused
we will have calloused
they will have calloused

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been callousing
you will have been callousing
he/she/it will have been callousing
we will have been callousing
they will have been callousing

IMPERATIVE

you callous
we let´s callous

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to callous

PAST

I calloused
you calloused
he/she/it calloused
we calloused
they calloused

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was callousing
you were callousing
he/she/it was callousing
we were callousing
they were callousing

PAST PARTICIPLE

calloused

PAST PERFECT

I had calloused
you had calloused
he/she/it had calloused
we had calloused
they had calloused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been callousing
you had been callousing
he/she/it had been callousing
we had been callousing
they had been callousing

PRESENT

I callous
you callous
he/she/it callouses
we callous
they callous

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am callousing
you are callousing
he/she/it is callousing
we are callousing
they are callousing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

callousing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have calloused
you have calloused
he/she/it has calloused
we have calloused
they have calloused

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been callousing
you have been callousing
he/she/it has been callousing
we have been callousing
they have been callousing

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