Because it's a derogatory, callous remark from the mind of someone who thinks herself superior.

Suddenly it was almost impossible for Matthew not to snap back at Mary's callous remark.

He later apologized, calling that statement a "flippant, callous remark."

It was an unfortunately callous remark, for which I am sure Cole was later sorry.

He was asked about callous remarks suggesting that some blacks in Palm Beach deserved to be bitten by police dogs if they committed crimes.

He shook his head, showing embarrassment for the callous remark but also holding fast to his anger.

But this wound ran deep, so it was likely not merely a last-minute rejection by a suitor or a callous remark by a lover.

No, it went further than that, Drizzt decided as he crouched there, stunned by his halfling companion's callous remark.

I sensed that Willie felt mildly rejected by Sergeant Sullivan's somewhat callous remark.

Ross married my brother Benny years later, my brother reminded him of that callous remark, and Fr.