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insensitive

[in-sen-si-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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Megacap companies, including the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech stocks, have been almost rate insensitive in recent months, despite borrowing a deluge of new debt to fund the AI build-out.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Two officers were also disciplined for sharing insensitive WhatsApp messages about the attacks.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Are we meant to be tough but sensitive, tough but insensitive, or sensitive but sexist?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

The filing alleged Flores deceptively edited the recordings to hide his own insensitive remarks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

And unfortunately, sensitivity may suddenly develop in a person previously insensitive.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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