callously
C2
adv
Freq #71425
Meanings
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1
adv
in a callous way
The con artist callously exploited the mark.
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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