callously

[ˈkæləsli]

callously Definition

  • 1in a way that shows no concern if other people are hurt or upset
  • 2in a way that is cruel and without sympathy

Using callously: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "callously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company callously laid off hundreds of workers just before the holidays.

  • Example

    He spoke callously about the plight of the homeless.

  • Example

    She was callously indifferent to the suffering of others.

callously Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for callously

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Summary: callously in Brief

'Callously' [ˈkæləsli] means to act in a way that shows no concern for others' feelings or well-being. It is often used to describe cruel or unsympathetic behavior, as in 'The company callously laid off hundreds of workers just before the holidays.' 'Callously' is an adverb with synonyms like 'heartlessly' and 'cruelly.'