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Stubborn vs Callous - What's the difference?

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Stubborn is a related term of callous.


As adjectives the difference between stubborn and callous

is that stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting while callous is emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

stubborn

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
    • He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
    Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * stubbornly * stubbornness

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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