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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 has an o, like cold, which is how you might feel towards someone if you lack empathy.
- Callus refers to hard skin, like the us in pus, which can form under tough skin.
- Remember that callous is about attitude and feelings, while callus is about physical changes in skin.
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