Callous and Delicate

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Callous adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

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Delicate is an antonym for callous.

Delicate adjective - Satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness.

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Callous is an antonym for delicate in dainty topic.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

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