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Inhuman vs Callous - What's the difference?

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Inhuman is a related term of callous.


As adjectives the difference between inhuman and callous

is that inhuman is of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings while callous is emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

inhuman

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

    • Antonyms

    * humane

    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