desensitized

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Reactions to other recent reports have been muted as well, with investors seemingly desensitized to Nvidia’s big numbers.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

“You almost get desensitized to it,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Dains, who previously held top shelter jobs in San José and Long Beach, said her employees were desensitized to the suffering of the animals after witnessing it day after day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

We’ve become desensitized to the ritual by now, but slobbering over an elected official—of any stripe—is, and always will be, unbecoming.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2025

“You need to get desensitized to the hugging,” Aaron said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste