Insensitive: meaning, definitions and examples

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insensitive

 

[ ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inconsiderate behavior

Showing a lack of concern or sensitivity towards others' feelings or needs.

Synonyms

cold-hearted, indifferent, unfeeling, unsympathetic

Examples of usage

  • She made an insensitive comment about his appearance.
  • His insensitive remarks hurt her feelings.
Context #2 | Adjective

not affected or influenced by something

Not easily affected by something, especially emotions or external factors.

Synonyms

immune, impervious, unaffected, unresponsive

Examples of usage

  • He seemed insensitive to the cold weather.
  • She remained insensitive to his attempts to cheer her up.

Translations

Translations of the word "insensitive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insensível

🇮🇳 संवेदनहीन

🇩🇪 unsensibel

🇮🇩 tidak peka

🇺🇦 нечутливий

🇵🇱 niewrażliwy

🇯🇵 無神経

🇫🇷 insensible

🇪🇸 insensible

🇹🇷 duyarsız

🇰🇷 둔감한

🇸🇦 غير حساس

🇨🇿 necitelivý

🇸🇰 necitelivý

🇨🇳 不敏感的

🇸🇮 neobčutljiv

🇮🇸 ónæmur

🇰🇿 сезімсіз

🇬🇪 გაუტანელი

🇦🇿 hissiz

🇲🇽 insensible

Word origin

The word 'insensitive' originated from the Latin word 'insensibilis', which means 'without sensation'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. Over time, it has evolved to describe someone who lacks empathy or is unaffected by external factors.

See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.