Callous and Stern

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

Usage example: the callous comment “It's just a fish,” when the boy's pet died, made him cry

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

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Usage example: the army post's stern commander always had the utmost respect of those who served under him

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Callous and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Callous" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne

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