Insensitive
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Insensitive ( adjective )
- Not responsive to physical stimuli; lacking sensitivity.
- Not aware of or concerned about the feelings or needs of others; unfeeling.
Origin:
From the latin word "insensitivus" which means "not sensitive".
Examples:
- His insensitive comments during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.
- She was insensitive to the needs of her disabled child.
- The insensitive handling of the situation caused further damage.
- His insensitive behavior towards his partner led to the end of their relationship.
- The insensitive jokes were not well received by the audience.
(As a verb)
Insensitive ( verb )
- Not responsive to physical stimuli; lacking sensitivity.
- Not aware of or concerned about the feelings or needs of others; unfeeling.
Origin:
From the latin word "insensitivus" which means "not sensitive".
Examples:
- His insensitive comments during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.
- She was insensitive to the needs of her disabled child.
- The insensitive handling of the situation caused further damage.
- His insensitive behavior towards his partner led to the end of their relationship.
- The insensitive jokes were not well received by the audience.