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Definition of insensitive

insensitive

/ɪnˈsɛn.sə.tɪv/
in · sen · si · tive
Adverb:insensitively
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1

Showing no concern, empathy, or respect for the feelings of other people.

Example

"It was insensitive of him to joke about job losses while his colleague was still looking for work."

2

Not responding to or affected by physical stimuli, changes, or external conditions.

Example

"The newly engineered optical sensor is completely insensitive to fluctuations in ambient room temperature."

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• Rhymes for insensitive

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insemination
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insensitiveness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the negative prefix 'in-' attached to 'sensitive', which derives from Medieval Latin 'sensitivus' and ultimately from the Latin verb 'sentire' (to feel or perceive).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insensitive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insensitive
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