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insensitive

[in-sen-si-tiv]

adjective

  1. deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous.

    an insensitive person.

  2. not physically sensitive.

    insensitive skin.

  3. not affected by physical or chemical agencies or influences.

    insensitive to light.

  4. not readily responsive or aware.

    insensitive to the needs of the peasants.



insensitive

/ ɪˈɛԲɪɪ /

adjective

  1. lacking sensitivity; unfeeling

  2. lacking physical sensation

  3. not sensitive (to) or affected (by)

    insensitive to radiation

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • insensitiveness noun
  • insensitivity noun
  • ˈԲپ adverb
  • ˈԲپԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of insensitive1

First recorded in 1600–10; in- 3 + sensitive
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"It would be extremely insensitive to even talk about it right now," he said.

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Ten months ago, when the Lakers acquired the oldest son of their best player, I wrote that the move was an insensitive joke.

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Nina said she was happy to see people criticising the trend, which she called "immoral and insensitive".

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The former minister said his comments in a House of Lords debate on plans for a memorial near Parliament were "insensitive" but "not intended to be antisemitic".

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Much like any young teen, Dawn was a bit impulsive and self-centered and seemingly insensitive to Buffy’s plight as a chosen savior.

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