desensitize

Example Sentences

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Anyeji says that the sender might be desensitized or numb to the disturbing content, which is also a sign of the sender’s traumatic distress, which they may unknowingly be passing along.

From Los Angeles Times

Some have reacted by acting desensitized, but for others, the pain has roared out.

From Washington Post

One theory is that he has become “desensitized to people,” Rauch said.

From Washington Post

If anything, the trend has showcased how desensitized people are to violence and abuse.

From Salon

Hochul, a Buffalo native, said the nation has almost become desensitized to the devastation of mass shootings and gun violence, and the spread of extremist ideology online.

From Seattle Times