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The insensitive joke hurt her feelings.
What does Insensitive mean?
Insensitive means not thoughtful about feelings.
Dictionary definition
Not noticing or caring enough about other people's feelings.
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Insensitive in a sentence
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He apologized for making an insensitive comment.
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The story shows how insensitive words can affect trust in a friendship.
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What does insensitive mean?
Insensitive behavior shows too little care for others' feelings.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to insensitive?
Thoughtless is closest because insensitive actions lack care.
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Which sentence uses insensitive correctly?
This sentence correctly uses insensitive to describe hurtful or careless speech.
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MeaningInsensitive means not thoughtful about feelings.
ExampleExample: The insensitive joke hurt her feelings.
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- in · sen · suh · tiv
- Strongest beat
- sen
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- tiv
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- Put a little extra energy on sen.
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Synonyms
Words like Insensitive
thoughtlessNot showing enough care for others.
unkindNot kind or caring.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sensitiveAware of feelings or needs.
thoughtfulShowing care for others.
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Word family
Insensitive word family
Base word
insensitive
adjective
insensitive
Base form.
adjective
sensitive
Aware of feelings or easily affected.
noun
sensitivity
Awareness of feelings or needs.
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Insensitive means not thoughtful about feelings.
Common mix-up
Insensitive is not the same as sensitive. Insensitive means insensitive means not thoughtful about feelings.
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