callousness

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

"Her indifference to the suffering of stray animals was shocking to those who volunteered at the shelter. "

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

"The contact between the two teams was fierce during the soccer match. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"I have a house and a car."

"After years of playing guitar, he developed calluses on his fingertips. "

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

"She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig."

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

"The new apartment building has twenty stories. "

"emotional crisis"