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insensitive

[in-sen-si-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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It is naturally insensitive to polarization, highly stable, and allows waveguides to be written in three dimensions with minimal signal loss.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Over the years, “Here Lies Love” has been criticized as insensitive to the Filipino community in its perceived glamorization of Imelda and minimization of the atrocities committed by the Marcos regime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Markets remain acutely insensitive to policy risks, which could be a major risk itself over the coming months.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ant and Dec have apologised for promoting their new podcast with a video that has been criticised for containing imagery that was insensitive and may be triggering for people struggling with mental health.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Is it insensitive for me to want her to stop?

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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