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Which of the following is a synonym for 'callous'?
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A
Timid
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B
Heartless
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C
Greediness
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D
Implied
A
Timid
B
Heartless
C
Greediness
D
Implied
The term “callous” means insensitive, unfeeling, or cruel toward others, often showing a lack of empathy or concern for feelings.
A callous person may behave in ways that harm or disregard others’ emotional or physical well-being, demonstrating hardness of heart or indifference. Synonyms include heartless, unfeeling, and unempathetic, reflecting a lack of compassion or moral sensitivity.
- A) Timid: Refers to shyness or fearfulness, not lack of empathy.
- C) Greediness: Concerned with self-interest and accumulation of wealth, unrelated to emotional insensitivity.
- D) Implied: Something suggested but not explicit, unrelated to behavior or morality.
Conclusion:
Because callous behavior is characterized by insensitivity or heartlessness, B is the correct answer.
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