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 21 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for callously along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for callously
- brutally
- cold-bloodedly
- ferociously
- fiercely
- harshly
- heartlessly
- inhumanely
- inhumanly
- insensitively
- mercilessly
- obdurately
- pitilessly
- relentlessly
- ruthlessly
- savagely
- tyrannically
- uncharitably
- unfeelingly
- unmercifully
- unsparingly
- viciously
Antonyms for callously
- gently
- graciously
- kindly
- leniently
- lightly
- lovingly
- mildly
- softly
- tenderly
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 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to callously, such as: brutally, cold-bloodedly, ferociously, fiercely, gently, graciously, harshly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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obdurately
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- uncharitably
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