callous

Example Sentences

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The late French queen is best known for her supposedly callous, clueless, privileged suggestion that if the peasants couldn’t get enough bread, they should eat cake instead.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

The press corps has a job to do, but observers say its presence and callous pursuit of images that will sell can make immigrants feel dehumanized.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2025

But there’s always a less indecent, a less callous, a less ugly way.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

A support dog at Magilligan Prison in County Londonderry has been removed due to a "callous and calculated threat", the Northern Ireland Prison Service has said.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

“Yeah. So, sorry if I come across callous sometimes. Or, I don’t know, defensive. Most of the time I’m just confused.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia