Insensitive Meaning in English
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التعريف
Not showing concern or care for the feelings of others. It can also mean not reacting to physical sensations.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually describes a lack of emotional awareness or kindness, especially in social or personal situations. Can also refer to physical numbness. Often used disapprovingly. Common collocation: 'insensitive comment', 'insensitive to criticism'. Not as strong as 'cruel'.
جمل نموذجية
It was insensitive to make that joke when she was upset.
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He is often insensitive to other people's feelings.
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My fingers are insensitive because it's so cold.
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Sorry, I didn’t mean to sound insensitive – I just didn’t know you were having a hard time.
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That was a pretty insensitive comment to make at the meeting.
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People sometimes call her insensitive, but really she just doesn’t notice small things.
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