insensitive
Translation
insensitive, unfeeling, thoughtless
Examples
His insensitive comment hurt her feelings.
His insensitive comment hurt her feelings.
My teeth are insensitive to cold.
My teeth are insensitive to cold.
Grammar Patterns
insensitive ((to sb./sth.)) not noticing or caring about other people's feelings He is insensitive to her needs.
insensitive ((to sth.)) not physically reacting to something The skin is insensitive to touch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thoughtless, tactless, unfeeling; Antonyms: sensitive, considerate
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'sensitive'. Literally means 'not sensitive'.
Memory Tips
Think 'IN-side, I am NOT sensitive' to remember the negative meaning of the prefix 'in-'.