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Contemptuous vs Callous - What's the difference?

contemptuous | callous | Related terms |

Contemptuous is a related term of callous.


As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and callous

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while callous is emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

contemptuous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
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    Derived terms

    * contemptuously

    Related terms

    * contempt

    callous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
    • She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig.
  • Having calluses.

    • Synonyms

    * heartless * insensitive