1
as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
an insensitive remark about his deceased wife that was incredibly rude
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2
as in numb
lacking in sensation or feeling
fingers rendered insensitive by the cold
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Recent Examples of insensitive
Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Norton Healthcare in Kentucky terminated a small number of employees for making insensitive comments about the death.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Never has a snarky, clumsily worded and insensitive-sounding aside caused so much trouble.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
In such a volatile climate, remarks that appear dismissive or insensitive can end careers, as networks and broadcasters face mounting pressure to act.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Norton Healthcare in Kentucky terminated a small number of employees for making insensitive comments about the death.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Never has a snarky, clumsily worded and insensitive-sounding aside caused so much trouble.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insensitive
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Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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To play someone whose world is so beautiful on the surface but whose secrets are ruthless has been an exhilarating challenge.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Penile-inversion surgery is rumored to render the tissue numb.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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So, like, the top of my ass, that skin part is numb.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The novel intertwines present-day events with painful memories of the lives of her parents, who tried to protect their love from war, jealousy, and the cruelty of the merciless Soviet government.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the present day, Lockjaw reenters Bob and Willa’s lives with merciless force, deploying troops from his immigration taskforce on Baktan Cross, the sanctuary city where Bob and Willa have been laying low in the 16 years since Pat became Bob and baby Charlene, Willa, as the two went on the lam.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some statements appeared callous in the wake of his death, while others appeared to celebrate his assassination, according to school officials.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tennant costars in The Thursday Murder Club as Ian Ventham, the callous, money-hungry co-owner of Coopers Chase.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The couple reportedly pretended to be asleep when they were approached by a flight attendant.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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While seven dogs can be seen sprawled across the floor and sofa, sound asleep, owner Erika Reiley’s cockapoo sits upright, watching in confusion.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Heartbreaking to hear her talk about needing an escape from her abusive husband.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Among them was a mom of three trying to work up the courage to leave her abusive partner.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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The greatest accusation levied against her is the crime of being an unfeeling mother.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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Then, the men had to walk around as these unfeeling, aggressive, hyper-masculine creatures.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Before referrals were halted, the effort that placed people at the Civic had already moved hard-to-reach homeless people from the street to a shelter space and, in many cases, then on to long-term housing and stability.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Whether the Jedi mind trick played a role Sunday is hard to quantify, but the message was obvious.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Insensitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insensitive. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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