1. in a way that shows no concern for the feelings or suffering of others; cruelly and without sympathy

Examples

• He callously ignored the homeless man asking for help.
• The company callously fired workers just before the holidays.
• She callously dismissed her friend’s concerns about the relationship.
• The dictator callously ordered the destruction of the village.
• He callously broke up with her over text message.
• The landlord callously evicted the elderly tenants in winter.