Insensitive: meaning, definitions and examples
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insensitive
[ ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv ]
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.
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.