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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities..
During sentencing, she added: "You told (the victims) that resistance was futile. Sometimes you would be begged to stop. You sought power over them - these women you treated callously - and used them as sex toys for your pleasure."
Use callously when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Callously means In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities..
Common synonyms include carelessly, hardheartedly, indifferently, unfeelingly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
During sentencing, she added: "You told (the victims) that resistance was futile. Sometimes you would be begged to stop. You sought power over them - these women you treated callously - and used them as sex toys for your pleasure."
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