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insensitive

[in-sen-si-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /




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One wonderfully executed sequence, in which Jonathan’s aunt calmly utters uncomfortable truths to the hypocritical and insensitive diners around her, is shocking and hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

For Jutta Ambrositsch, a pioneering figure among the new wave of Viennese winemakers, "the major problem is insensitive and careless real estate development in the 'heurigen areas'".

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Was it an insensitive thing to say, in retrospect?

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

At risk of sounding insensitive, there is evidence of a "return on investment", Canfell says.

From BBC May 1, 2026

Estha said Rahel deserved it for being so insensitive.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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