Meaning of the word callousness in English

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callousness

US /ˈkæl.əs.nəs/
UK /ˈkæl.əs.nəs/

Noun

insensitivity to the feelings of others; lack of sympathy

Example:
His callousness towards the suffering of the poor was shocking.
The report highlighted the callousness of the company's decision to lay off so many workers.
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