Callous to an extreme

I believe the answer is:

sadistic

(Other definitions for sadistic that I've seen before include "Describes one who delights in inflicting pain" , "This kind of person enjoys cruelty" , "Liking to hurt others" , "Loving cruelty" , "Cruel and perverted" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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