callously C2 Topic:Describing People US /ˈkæləsli/ See IPA manual Freq #71425 Meanings 1 adv In a cruel, uncaring way, with no regard for others' feelings. The con artist callously exploited his elderly victims. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a cruel, uncaring way,... unfeelinglyhardheartedlyindifferently Etymology AI details From callous + -ly. Topics Describing People Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # callously **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈkæləsli/ **Frequency rank:** 71425 ## Meanings 1. In a cruel, uncaring way, with no regard for others' feelings. ## Examples - The con artist callously exploited his elderly victims. ## Etymology From callous + -ly. ## AI Etymology Callously is from callous + -ly. In present-day use, it means in a cruel, uncaring way, with no regard for others' feelings. ## Topics - Describing People - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown