adj
insensitive
ihn-SEHN-sih-tihv
adj
1
Showing little concern or care for other people feelings.
"That was an incredibly insensitive joke to make at a funeral."
"He can be insensitive to how his comments land."
2
Not physically responsive to a stimulus.
"The nerve damage left her skin insensitive to touch in that area."
How to Use Insensitive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot caring about (or not physically feeling) something you would normally expect a reaction to.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
insensitive remark
insensitive to
Word Forms
more insensitive comparative, most insensitive superlative
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Etymology
Formed from in- ("not") plus sensitive.