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callousness

[kal-uhs-nis] / ˈkæl əs nɪs /














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Hochschild emphasized Vance’s hypocrisy and callousness, particularly when it comes to women and reproduction.

From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026

It was an act of the most horrendous callousness and self-interest.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

There was a callousness about his exit and the brutal words about him from Desmond.

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026

We knew this from past cross-country trips, but we felt surprised all over again—perhaps because of the callousness we perceive among people we see in the news.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025

Even as the cruel words left my mouth, I felt terrible about their callousness.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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