insensitive
adjective
in·sen·si·tive
(ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-s(ə-)tiv 
1
a
: lacking feeling or tact
so insensitive as to laugh at someone in pain
b
: not responsive or susceptible
insensitive to the demands of the public
2
: not physically or chemically sensitive
Examples of insensitive in a Sentence
He's just a rude, insensitive jerk.
It was insensitive of her to say that.
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Among living things, the sentient rank above the insensitive, and animals above trees.
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
According to IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY Network, the foul is not involved in a new WNBA investigation over Reese's claim a fan made racially insensitive comments to her during the game.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The comment quickly drew attention, with critics calling it dismissive and insensitive given the stakes of the health care debate.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The Indianapolis Colts, who host the Dolphins in the 2025 season opener, deleted their 2025 schedule release video because it was deemed insensitive to Hill.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
According to IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY Network, the foul is not involved in a new WNBA investigation over Reese's claim a fan made racially insensitive comments to her during the game.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The comment quickly drew attention, with critics calling it dismissive and insensitive given the stakes of the health care debate.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The Indianapolis Colts, who host the Dolphins in the 2025 season opener, deleted their 2025 schedule release video because it was deemed insensitive to Hill.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insensitive
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“Insensitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insensitive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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insensitive
adjective
in·sen·si·tive
(ˈ)in-ˈsen(t)-sət-iv
-ˈsen(t)-stiv
: not sensitive
especially
: lacking feeling
insensitively
adverb
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