insensitive

Example Sentences

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It urged Scottish Labour to challenge the proposal from the UK Labour government, branding them "insensitive to Scotland's distinct needs".

From BBC

It was considered culturally insensitive for the male soldiers to talk to Afghan women in some parts of the country, so Ms. Akbari and her troops would lead the conversations.

From New York Times

A writer says she was fired by World Wrestling Entertainment for speaking out about racially insensitive scripts, so she’s suing.

From Washington Times

"We are not deaf to the calls for change, or insensitive to the needs of schools and their staff," she added.

From BBC

Price later apologized for what he said were “insensitive” comments.

From Los Angeles Times