insensible

Example Sentences

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I call this process catastrophic gradualism: the small, almost insensible accumulation of evils, fairly minor in their individual character, but which when considered whole, inspire a pervasive feeling of dread.

From Salon

But the Cylinder Sling by Building Block flirts with such attitude without becoming rude or insensible.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, passed in 1958, requires all animals be 'rendered insensible to pain' before being shackled or killed — all animals except for poultry," she notes.

From Salon

The novel positions him as insensible to agendas, hopelessly subject to the whims of the altruistic and the cruel.

From Washington Post

Harriet was not insensible of manner; she had voluntarily noticed her father’s gentleness with admiration as well as wonder.

From Literature