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callous vs calloused

calloused vs callous

callous and calloused both are adjectives.

callous is a verb but calloused is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
callous No Yes Yes No
calloused No Yes No No
As adjectives, callous and calloused are synonyms defined as:
  • callous and calloused: having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
Other synonyms of callous include thickened.
callous (adjective) calloused (adjective)
emotionally hardened having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
callous (verb) calloused (verb)
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
Difference between callous and calloused

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