# callous, callus

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈkæləs/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### callous
*/ˈkæləs/*
Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

### callus
*/ˈkæləs/*
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/callous