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   In·sen·si·tive

   /inˈsensədiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings: "an insensitive remark" Similar heartlessunfeelinginconsideratethoughtlessthick-skinnedhard-heartedstony-heartedcold-heartedcold-bloodedwith a heart of stoneas hard as nailslacking compassioncompassionlessuncaringunconcernedunsympatheticunkindcalloushardharshcruelmercilesspitilessunpityinguncharitableinhumanimpervious tooblivious tounaware ofunappreciative ofunresponsive toindifferent tounaffected byunmoved byuntouched byimmune toinformal:in the dark aboutrare:incognizant ofnescient ofOpposite sensitivecompassionate
   • ▪ not sensitive to a physical sensation: "she was remarkably insensitive to pain"
   • ▪ not aware of or able to respond to something: "both were in many ways insensitive to painting"

   Derivatives

   • 1. insensitively adverb
   • 2. insensitiveness noun

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   Definitions of insensitive. adjective. deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive. “ insensitive to the needs of the patients” synonyms: hard. dispassionate. unresponsive. not responding to some influence or stimulus. insensible. incapable of physical sensation. callous, indurate, pachydermatous. emotionally hardened.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinsensitive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   insensitive (to something) not able to feel or react to something. He seems completely insensitive to criticism. Definition of insensitive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › insensitiveINSENSITIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INSENSITIVE definition: 1. not noticing or not caring about other people's feelings: 2. not able to feel something, or not…. Learn more.

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   insensitive. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧sen‧si‧tive /ɪnˈsensətɪv/ adjective 1 not noticing, or not taking the care to notice, other people’s feelings, and not realizing when they are upset or when something that you do will upset them One insensitive official insisted on seeing her husband’s death ...

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   adjective. uk / ɪnˈsensətɪv / us. insensitive adjective (PEOPLE) not noticing or not caring about other people's feelings: an insensitive remark. He was completely insensitive to Maria's feelings. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSENSITIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · 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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINSENSITIVE definition in American English | Collins English...

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. If you describe someone as insensitive, you are criticizing them for being unaware of or unsympathetic to other people's feelings. [disapproval] I feel my husband is very insensitive about my problem. insensitivity (ɪnsɛnsɪtɪvɪti ) uncountable noun. I was ashamed and appalled at my clumsiness and insensitivity toward her. 2. adjective