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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Those who have Laron syndrome, also known as growth hormone insensitivity, are unable to use the growth hormone that their body makes.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
When adults appear in the background, intruding in the hackers’ bedrooms, they deflate the mood with their insensitivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
In early January, we suggested investors prepare for the iShares ETF to advance to record highs because precious metals were exhibiting a rare trading phenomenon: price insensitivity.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
But his sudden bizarre insensitivity jarred me, causing me to lose sleep and question my sanity.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
My tone was defiant, but I was offended by the insensitivity of the officer and suspected this wasn’t a required safety precaution.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
