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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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.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Some have even suggested the comments are counterproductive and could risk Trump coming off as insensitive at a time when consumer confidence is seemingly already at a five-year low.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 10 May 2025
Parents who have autism might be insensitive or blunt, often disregarding the emotional needs of their children.
—Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Potentially, this was insensitive toward families of suicide victims, but none of them were offended.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 May 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Some have even suggested the comments are counterproductive and could risk Trump coming off as insensitive at a time when consumer confidence is seemingly already at a five-year low.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 10 May 2025
Parents who have autism might be insensitive or blunt, often disregarding the emotional needs of their children.
—Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Potentially, this was insensitive toward families of suicide victims, but none of them were offended.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 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 29 May. 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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