ScienceAugust 15, 2026
callousness
KAL-us-nes
Definition
A lack of empathy or emotional warmth toward others; a hardened or insensitive state of mind.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'callosus,' meaning 'hardened' or 'thick-skinned,' which originally referred to the physical formation of calluses on the skin.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the lack of empathy associated with psychopathy traits, emphasizing that researchers are looking for biological connections to this specific behavioral characteristic.
Study links psychopathy to bacteria
Read the full article ↗The Portugal News