insensitive

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BrE /ɪnˈsensɪtɪv/ AmE /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 UNEMPATHETIC [attributive / predicative] B1

not showing or understanding the feelings of other people; not caring about how others feel

insensible, desconsiderado, sin tacto

  • be insensitive to somebody/something

Collocations insensitive comment · insensitive person

  • He was very insensitive about her feelings.

    Fue muy insensible con respecto a sus sentimientos.

2 UNAWARE [attributive / predicative] B2

not noticing or understanding something that is happening around you; not aware of what is going on

desatento, inconsciente, ajeno

  • be insensitive to something

Collocations insensitive to danger · insensitive to the needs of others

  • She was so insensitive to the situation.

    Ella fue tan ajena a la situación.