insensitive
adjective
deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous.
insensitivity
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a word derived from
insensitive.
Example Sentences
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I thought bringing up the Covid situation and the theoretical insensitivity was, uh, nontraditional.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
It shows "cultural insensitivity" to try to move the restaurant from this busy corrner of the West End, where it's been for generations, he says.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
Despite recent political events, market volatility remains low, with the VIX index at 16 points, indicating investor insensitivity to policy risks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
But his sudden bizarre insensitivity jarred me, causing me to lose sleep and question my sanity.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
Despite Bobby’s insensitivity and bullheadedness, the Polgars were gracious hosts and continued to entertain and care for him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
