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Impudent vs Callous - What's the difference?

impudent | callous |

As adjectives the difference between impudent and callous

is that impudent is not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced while callous is emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

impudent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
    • The impudent children would not stop talking in class.

    Synonyms

    * bold * brazen-faced * impertinent * See also

    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