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Definitions

insensitive

[in-sen-si-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
indifferent, callous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crass heartless uncaring unkind unresponsive
WEAK
aloof bloodless coldhearted feelingless hard hard as nails hard-boiled hardened hardhearted imperceptive incurious obtuse stony tactless thick-skinned tough unconcerned unfeeling unsusceptible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
considerate kind nice
WEAK
aware caring concerned feeling impressionable mindful responsive sensate sensitive touched
ADJECTIVE
numb
Synonyms
WEAK
anesthetized asleep benumbed dead deadened immune to impervious to insensible nonreactive senseless unfeeling
Antonyms
WEAK
aware caring concerned feeling impressionable mindful responsive sensate sensitive touched

Example Sentences

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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

Former X Factor contestant and mental health advocate Katie Waissel described the video as "triggering, insensitive and frankly reckless to push out as 'entertainment'".

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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