insensitive
[ in-sen-si-tiv ]
/ ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /
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adjective
deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
not physically sensitive: insensitive skin.
not affected by physical or chemical agencies or influences: insensitive to light.
not readily responsive or aware: insensitive to the needs of the peasants.
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM insensitive
in·sen·si·tive·ness, in·sen·si·tiv·i·ty, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for insensitive
insensitive
/ (ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv) /
adjective
lacking sensitivity; unfeeling
lacking physical sensation
(postpositive foll by to) not sensitive (to) or affected (by)insensitive to radiation
Derived forms of insensitive
insensitively, adverbinsensitiveness or insensitivity, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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