callous

Example Sentences

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He added: "Grieving families will be furious that someone in such a senior position even thought of saying something so callous and offensive."

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

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

“The intentional and callous nature of the crime is shocking and will not be tolerated in our community.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater