insensitivity

Example Sentences

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When adults appear in the background, intruding in the hackers’ bedrooms, they deflate the mood with their insensitivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In early January, we suggested investors prepare for the iShares ETF to advance to record highs because precious metals were exhibiting a rare trading phenomenon: price insensitivity.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

For example, females with a DSD known as androgen insensitivity syndrome have XY chromosomes; they produce testosterone; but their bodies aren’t equipped to process it.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

“This is hypocrisy, and insensitivity of the highest order,” said rights activist Boniface Mwangi.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

It is civilized, in the truest sense of that word: it does not permit insensitivity or indifference.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell