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insensitive

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

The English word “insensitive” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Expressing or feeling little or no concern, care, compassion, or consideration for the feelings, emotions, sentiments, or concerns of other people; inconsiderate or incompassionate.
  2. Not expressing normal physical feeling.
  3. Not expressing normal emotional feelings; cold; tactless; undiplomatic.
  4. Unreceptive, indifferent; displaying little openness or receptivity.

Etymology

From in- + sensitive.

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