callously
The word “callously” has 3 syllables: cal-lous-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈkæləsli/
What is synonym and antonym for callously?
In the thesaurus, “callously” has 70 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for callously along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for callously
- abusively
- aggressively
- assertively
- atrociously
- barbarically
- barbarously
- brutally
- brutishly
- calculatedly
- cold-bloodedly
- coldheartedly
- coldly
- cruelly
- decidedly
- deliberately
- demoniacally
- determinedly
- diabolically
- dispassionately
- ferally
- ferociously
- fiercely
- firmly
- grimly
- gruffly
- hard
- hard-heartedly
- hardheartedly
- hardly
- harshly
- heartlessly
- ill
- in cold blood
- indifferently
- inexorably
- inhumanely
- inhumanly
- insensately
- insensitively
- intentionally
- meanly
- mercilessly
- murderously
- obdurately
- oppressively
- pitilessly
- premeditatedly
- relentlessly
- remorselessly
- resolutely
- roughly
- ruthlessly
- savagely
- severely
- something fierce
- something terrible
- sternly
- stiffly
- strongly
- toughly
- tyrannically
- uncharitably
- unemotionally
- unfeelingly
- unkindly
- unmercifully
- unrelentingly
- unsparingly
- viciously
- with full intent
Antonyms for callously
- benevolently
- benignantly
- charitably
- clemently
- compassionately
- considerately
- cordially
- gently
- graciously
- humanely
- kindly
- leniently
- lightly
- lovingly
- mercifully
- mildly
- nicely
- softheartedly
- softly
- sympathetically
- tenderly
- tolerantly
- understandingly
Meanings of callously
- adverb
- In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities.
Example Sentences
- The landlord callously raised the rent prices, knowing that many tenants couldn't afford it.
- The politician callously dismissed the concerns of the marginalized community.
- The hunter callously disregarded the suffering of the wounded animal.
- She callously ignored the pleas for help from her struggling colleagues.
- The CEO's decision to downsize the workforce was callously made without considering the employees' livelihoods.
On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to callously, such as: abusively, aggressively, assertively, atrociously, barbarically, barbarously, benevolently.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abusively
- aggressively
- assertively
- brutally
- brutishly
- callously
- cold-bloodedly
- decidedly
- determinedly
- firmly
- grimly
- gruffly
- hard
- hard-heartedly
- hardly
- harshly
- heartlessly
- ill
- inhumanely
- inhumanly
- insensately
- insensitively
- mercilessly
- obdurately
- oppressively
- pitilessly
- resolutely
- roughly
- ruthlessly
- savagely
- severely
- sternly
- stiffly
- strongly
- toughly
- tyrannically
- uncharitably
- unfeelingly
- unmercifully
- unsparingly
- viciously
balefully
- acrimoniously
- antagonistically
- bitchily
- bitterly
- caddishly
- callously
- cattily
- caustically
- contemptuously
- cruelly
- deprecatingly
- despitefully
- diabolically
- disagreeably
- disdainfully
- enviously
- envyingly
- evil-mindedly
- felly
- fiendishly
- hard-heartedly
- hatefully
- heartlessly
- hostilely
- ill
- ill-naturedly
- inconsiderately
- inhumanely
- insensitively
- invidiously
- jealously
- kindlessly
- malevolently
- maliciously
- malignantly
- meanly
- mercilessly
- misanthropically
- nastily
- obnoxiously
- pitilessly
- rancorously
- resentfully
- ruthlessly
- scornfully
- soullessly
- spitefully
- thoughtlessly
- unfeelingly
- ungraciously
- unkindly
- venomously
- viciously
- villainously
- vindictively
- virulently
- vituperatively
- wickedly
caddishly
- acrimoniously
- antagonistically
- balefully
- bitchily
- bitterly
- callously
- cattily
- caustically
- contemptuously
- cruelly
- deprecatingly
- despitefully
- diabolically
- disagreeably
- disdainfully
- enviously
- envyingly
- evil-mindedly
- felly
- fiendishly
- hard-heartedly
- hatefully
- heartlessly
- hostilely
- ill
- ill-naturedly
- inconsiderately
- inhumanely
- insensitively
- invidiously
- jealously
- kindlessly
- malevolently
- maliciously
- malignantly
- meanly
- mercilessly
- misanthropically
- nastily
- obnoxiously
- pitilessly
- rancorously
- resentfully
- ruthlessly
- scornfully
- soullessly
- spitefully
- thoughtlessly
- unfeelingly
- ungraciously
- unkindly
- venomously
- viciously
- villainously
- vindictively
- virulently
- vituperatively
- wickedly
calculatedly
- advisedly
- apurpose
- by design
- callously
- coldheartedly
- coldly
- consciously
- cruelly
- deliberately
- designedly
- dispassionately
- explicitly
- expressly
- heartlessly
- indifferently
- intentionally
- knowingly
- on purpose
- premeditatedly
- prepensely
- purposedly
- purposefully
- purposely
- purposively
- ruthlessly
- studiedly
- studiously
- unemotionally
- unfeelingly
- voluntarily
- willfully
- willingly
- with full intent
- with intent
- wittingly
decidedly
- absolutely
- abusively
- aggressively
- assertively
- brutally
- brutishly
- by all means
- callously
- clearly
- cold-bloodedly
- considerably
- decisively
- definitely
- determinedly
- distinctly
- downright
- emphatically
- extensively
- far and away
- firmly
- flat out
- for a fact
- grimly
- gruffly
- hard
- hard-heartedly
- hardly
- harshly
- head and shoulders
- heartlessly
- ill
- in spades
- inhumanely
- inhumanly
- insensately
- insensitively
- mercilessly
- no catch
- no holds barred
- no ifs ands or buts
- no mistake
- no strings attached
- obdurately
- of course
- oppressively
- pitilessly
- positively
- powerful
- really
- resolutely
- right
- roughly
- ruthlessly
- savagely
- severely
- significantly
- sternly
- stiffly
- straight out
- strongly
- substantially
- sure
- surely
- terribly
- terrifically
- toughly
- tyrannically
- uncharitably
- undoubtedly
- unequivocally
- unfeelingly
- unmercifully
- unmistakably
- unquestionably
- unsparingly
- viciously
- well