Callous and Nasty

Callous

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

Nasty and callous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nasty" instead an adjective "Callous".

Nasty

Nasty adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.

Callous and nasty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Callous" instead an adjective "Nasty".

Nearby Word: nastily

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Little House with an Orange Roof Heel–Face Turn - Natsumi's mother-in-law, whose nasty behavior has actually been motivated by loneliness and a sense of disgrace over her son's callous behavior toward Natsumi, springs to her daughter-in-law's defense after her aunts-in-law come close to seriously injuring Natsumi in chapter 44.
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