insensitive

The definition of insensitive is unaware or showing little or no regard for other people's feelings and emotions.

(adjective)

When you show little concern for what others are going through, this is an example of a situation where you are insensitive.

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See insensitive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. not sensitive; esp., incapable of being impressed, influenced, or affected; having little or no reaction (to)
  2. having or showing a lack of concern for the feelings of others; tactless

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See insensitive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not physically sensitive; numb.
  2. a. Lacking in sensitivity to the feelings or circumstances of others; unfeeling.
    b. Lacking in responsiveness: insensitive to the needs of the customers.

Related Forms:

  • in·senˈsi·tive·ly adverb
  • in·senˌsi·tivˈi·ty, in·senˈsi·tive·ness noun

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