# callous vs callus

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### callous
*adjective · IPA /ˈkæləs/ · frequency rank #26,355*
Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

### callus
*noun · IPA /ˈkæləs/ · frequency rank #47,517*
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

## Source
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