Callous
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
Uncaring is a synonym for callous in heartless topic. In some cases you can use "Uncaring" instead an adjective "Callous", when it comes to topics like cruel.
Uncaring
Uncaring adjective - Without care or thought for others.
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Callous is a synonym for uncaring in indifferent topic. You can use "Callous" instead an adjective "Uncaring".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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All of the Bundys are rude, unpleasant and oafish but none are as callous or uncaring as Al.
- This unfortunately gave the Citadel the appearance of a callous and uncaring group of bureaucrats to the Sentinels and is one of the reasons for the Cold War between them.
Source: Fan Fic / Protoculture Effect -
However, Thranduil is shown to be callous and uncaring when he abandons his dwarf allies to Smaug.
Source: Film / The Hobbit
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