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Icy vs Callous - What's the difference?

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Icy is a related term of callous.


As adjectives the difference between icy and callous

is that icy is pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty while callous is emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

icy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.
  • Covered with ice, wholly or partially.
  • Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold.

    • Related terms

    * icily * iciness

    References

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    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