insensitive
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4.5
- adjective
- /ˌɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
- Specialized
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insensible
- It's also insensitive to the proton mass itself.
- relatively insensitive
- quite insensitive
- insensitive to change
Sensitive reactions evolve to be adjustable and insensitive reactions evolve to be fixed.
- Sensitive reactions evolve to be adjustable and insensitive reactions evolve to be fixed.
- And while SMB will preserve case, it's supposed to be case insensitive.
- It's all about, well, there's this one individual that no matter how much he takes, he or she takes DMT, he's insensitive to it.
- Because of course, the the fundamental value conflict is one that is is insensitive to empirical inquiry.
Examples
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Radiographs are an insensitive tool to detect changes in pulmonary function.
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The brain has no pain receptors and so is insensitive to stimuli.
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It's form is self proving and it is relatively insensitive to temperature change.
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The reason is that particle physics is totally insensitive to gravity.
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The findings appear to be insensitive to which analogies are included.
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In the contemporary epoch, the great powers are often insensitive to the aspirations of new powers.
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Another possibility is that some inaccuracies resulted from insensitive measurement strategies.
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Serotonin levels seem to fall, possibly because the neuronal receptors are disturbed or become insensitive to serotonin.
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For an unrectified socket design, the residual limb/prosthetic liner interface pressures are relatively insensitive to the socket stiffness.
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The scientific instrument is designed to be insensitive to minor fluctuations in temperature.
Synonyms
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4.7
Not reacting to touch, sound, or commands
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7.3
Does not notice or care about things that upset other people
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4.6
A material that does not change when it touches another substance
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9.9
Unable to feel or be aware of things
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9.9
Having no feeling in body or mind and no pity
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6.5
Does not show feelings or respond when someone tries to upset them
Feeling and noticing touch, pain, sound, or emotions less than normal
Not likely to be harmed or affected by something
Not easily affected or harmed by something
Not likely to be harmed or changed by something
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Etymology
Insensitive is made from in- meaning 'not' and sens- meaning 'feel', the same root as sense. So when something is physically insensitive, it does not 'feel' or react to touch, heat, or light.