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insensitive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈsensətɪv/ · UK /ɪnˈsensɪtɪv/

insensitive means: Showing little care for how other people feel.

adjective

UNCARINGB2

Showing little care for how other people feel.

  • That was an insensitive remark.
  • He was insensitive to her feelings.
  • Why are you being so insensitive?

How to use it: insensitive to something (The manager was insensitive to our concerns.)

Similar words: inconsiderate, unfeeling, callous

Opposites: considerate, sensitive

Common phrases: insensitive remark, insensitive to someone, insensitive comment

NO FEELINGC1

Unable to feel touch, pain, or another physical effect.

  • The damaged skin was insensitive to touch.
  • His fingers became insensitive to cold.
  • Some patients are unusually insensitive to pain.

How to use it: insensitive to something (Her injured hand was insensitive to pressure.)

Similar words: numb, unfeeling

Opposites: sensitive

Common phrases: insensitive skin, insensitive to pain

Questions about insensitive

What does insensitive mean?

Showing little care for how other people feel.

What is insensitive in other languages?

Türkçe: duyarsız · Español: insensible · Français: insensible · Deutsch: gefühllos · Italiano: insensibile · 日本語: 無神経な

How do you pronounce insensitive?

In American English /ɪnˈsensətɪv/; in British English /ɪnˈsensɪtɪv/.

How do you use insensitive in a sentence?

That was an insensitive remark. He was insensitive to her feelings.

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