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Definitions

insensitive

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

Markets remain acutely insensitive to policy risks, which could be a major risk itself over the coming months.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ant and Dec have apologised for promoting their new podcast with a video that has been criticised for containing imagery that was insensitive and may be triggering for people struggling with mental health.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

“MBS is not insensitive to public opinion,” said Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador, using the acronym by which the crown prince is often known.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson