insensitive
gb/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B2
Английски
érzéketlen, tapintatlan, zsibbadt, kevéssé érzékeny
B2
1
érzéketlen
B2
tapintatlan
B2
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is insensitive (to [someone]'s feelings)
It was insensitive of him to bring up her divorce at dinner.
Tapintatlan volt tőle, hogy vacsora közben szóba hozta a nő válását.
The ad was criticized for being insensitive to the experiences of disabled people.
A hirdetést azért bírálták, mert érzéketlen volt a fogyatékossággal élő emberek tapasztalataival szemben.
She apologized for her insensitive remark and changed the subject.
Примери за учащи
That comment was insensitive.
Az a megjegyzés érzéketlen volt.
Please don’t be insensitive to her feelings.
Kérlek, ne légy érzéketlen az érzéseivel szemben.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use insensitive to mean 'not intelligent' or 'not sensible'; in this meaning it is about feelings and manners.
Значение
not considerate of others' feelings
Колокации
insensitive remark
|insensitive comment
|insensitive joke
|insensitive question
|insensitive behavior
|insensitive attitude
|insensitive to someone's feelings
|culturally insensitive
|politically insensitive
|insensitive treatment
Синоними
tactless (Emphasizes poor judgment about what is socially acceptable to say or do.)
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thoughtless (Emphasizes not thinking about the effect on others.)
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uncaring (Emphasizes lack of concern rather than social clumsiness.)
Антоними
sensitive (Aware of and responsive to other people’s feelings.)
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considerate (Actively careful not to upset or inconvenience others.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|social
Определение
Not thinking about other people’s feelings.
Not showing care or awareness of other people’s feelings; rude or tactless in what you say or do.
C1
2
érzéketlen
B2
zsibbadt
B1
Модел на употреба:
[body part] is insensitive (to [pain/touch])
After the injection, the area was insensitive to pain for several hours.
Az injekció után a terület több órán át érzéketlen volt a fájdalomra.
His fingertips became insensitive in the cold.
A hidegben elzsibbadtak az ujjbegyei.
Nerve damage can leave parts of the foot insensitive to touch.
Примери за учащи
My toes are insensitive when it is very cold.
Nagyon hidegben elzsibbadnak a lábujjaim.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse insensitive (cannot feel) with insensitive (rude). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Значение
unable to feel pain or touch
Колокации
insensitive skin
|insensitive area
|insensitive to pain
|insensitive to touch
|temporarily insensitive
|become insensitive
|rendered insensitive
|left insensitive
|insensitive fingers
|insensitive after surgery
Синоними
numb (More common in everyday speech; often temporary.)
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anaesthetized (More medical; usually caused by anesthesia.)
Антоними
sensitive (Able to feel pain or touch easily.)
Теми
health
|body
Определение
Not able to feel pain or touch.
Not able to feel physical sensation, especially pain or touch, in part of the body.
C1
3
érzéketlen
B2
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is insensitive to [something]
He seems completely insensitive to criticism from his coworkers.
Úgy tűnik, teljesen érzéketlen a munkatársai kritikájára.
The company was accused of being insensitive to public opinion.
A vállalatot azzal vádolták, hogy érzéketlen a közvéleményre.
Some plants are relatively insensitive to changes in temperature.
Примери за учащи
She is insensitive to other people’s criticism.
Érzéketlen mások kritikájára.
Честа грешка:
In this meaning, insensitive describes a lack of reaction (often 'insensitive to'); it does not necessarily mean 'rude'.
Значение
not affected by something
Колокации
insensitive to criticism
|insensitive to pressure
|insensitive to stress
|insensitive to change
|relatively insensitive
|largely insensitive
|insensitive to public opinion
|insensitive to risk
|insensitive to danger
|insensitive to warnings
Синоними
indifferent (Suggests lack of interest or concern.)
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unaffected (Focuses on no change in feelings or behavior.)
Антоними
responsive (Reacting readily to change or a stimulus.)
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affected (Emotionally influenced by something.)
Теми
emotions
|behavior
Определение
Not affected by something.
Not reacting to or not being influenced by something such as criticism, change, or a stimulus.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
érzéketlen
C1
Модел на употреба:
[device/system/model] is insensitive to [factor]
The algorithm is designed to be insensitive to small amounts of background noise.
Az algoritmust úgy tervezték, hogy érzéketlen legyen kis mennyiségű háttérzajra.
Choose a component that is insensitive to temperature fluctuations.
Válasszon olyan alkatrészt, amely érzéketlen a hőmérséklet-ingadozásokra.
This test is relatively insensitive to minor differences between samples.
Значение
not easily affected by variation
Колокации
insensitive to noise
|insensitive to temperature
|insensitive to fluctuations
|insensitive to small changes
|insensitive measurement
|insensitive sensor
|insensitive parameter
|insensitive instrument
|insensitive to interference
|insensitive to vibration
Синоними
robust (Emphasizes reliable performance despite variation.)
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stable (Emphasizes not changing over different conditions.)
Антоними
sensitive (Changes noticeably in response to small variations.)
Теми
science
|technology
Определение
Not changing much when conditions change a little.
Not noticeably changed by small variations in conditions; having low sensitivity to a specified factor.
Граматика
Речникова форма
insensitive
IPA
GB/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/
Срички и ударение
in - sens - it - ive (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sens)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: insensitive
Семейство думи
Core family
Related words
sensitively
adverb
sensitize
verb
Изрази
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