Asked by ed
Look at the word origins chart.
Image of a word origins chart of the word callous which means hard-skinned.
Based on its origins, the best definition for callous is
A.
sensitive.
B.
flat.
C.
unfeeling.
D.
vicious.
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C. unfeeling.
"Callous" comes from roots meaning "hard-skinned" (Latin callosus/callum), so figuratively it means emotionally hardened or unfeeling.
"Callous" comes from roots meaning "hard-skinned" (Latin callosus/callum), so figuratively it means emotionally hardened or unfeeling.
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