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Callous vs. Callus
Callous
/ˈkæləs/Examples:
Her callous laughter echoed through the tense courtroom.The company's callous disregard for safety was alarming.He remained callous in the face of their suffering.
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Callus
/ˈkæləs/Examples:
She developed a callus after skating for hours.The callus on his thumb showed his dedication to the guitar.Regular walking created a small callus on her heel.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Callous is an adjective used to describe someone who is emotionally hardened or insensitive.
- Callus is a noun that refers to a thickened or hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, often developing due to friction or pressure.
- Remember that callous has an o like cold to signify an emotionally cold person.
- Callus has a u similar to upset because calluses can be uncomfortable or upsetting when they develop on your skin.
- Think of callous as emotional insensitivity and callus as something physical on your skin.
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