callously

C2
US /ˈkæləsli/
adv Freq #71425

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a callous way

    The con artist callously exploited the mark.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities.

    During sentencing, she added: "You told (the victims) that resistance was futile. Sometimes you would be begged to stop. You sought power over them - these women you treated callously - and used them as sex toys for your pleasure."

Etymology

From callous + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a callous way unfeelingly
2 adv · in a callous manner; done... carelesslyhardheartedlyindifferentlyunfeelingly

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