insensitive
gb/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B2
Inglese
érzéketlen, tapintatlan, zsibbadt, kevéssé érzékeny
B2
1
érzéketlen
B2
tapintatlan
B2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
That comment was insensitive.
Az a megjegyzés érzéketlen volt.
Please don’t be insensitive to her feelings.
Kérlek, ne légy érzéketlen az érzéseivel szemben.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use insensitive to mean 'not intelligent' or 'not sensible'; in this meaning it is about feelings and manners.
Significato
not considerate of others' feelings
Collocazioni
insensitive remark
|insensitive comment
|insensitive joke
|insensitive question
|insensitive behavior
|insensitive attitude
|insensitive to someone's feelings
|culturally insensitive
|politically insensitive
|insensitive treatment
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
sensitive (Aware of and responsive to other people’s feelings.)
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considerate (Actively careful not to upset or inconvenience others.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|social
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
My toes are insensitive when it is very cold.
Nagyon hidegben elzsibbadnak a lábujjaim.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse insensitive (cannot feel) with insensitive (rude). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Significato
unable to feel pain or touch
Collocazioni
insensitive skin
|insensitive area
|insensitive to pain
|insensitive to touch
|temporarily insensitive
|become insensitive
|rendered insensitive
|left insensitive
|insensitive fingers
|insensitive after surgery
Sinonimi
numb (More common in everyday speech; often temporary.)
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anaesthetized (More medical; usually caused by anesthesia.)
Contrari
sensitive (Able to feel pain or touch easily.)
Temi
health
|body
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
She is insensitive to other people’s criticism.
Érzéketlen mások kritikájára.
Errore comune:
In this meaning, insensitive describes a lack of reaction (often 'insensitive to'); it does not necessarily mean 'rude'.
Significato
not affected by something
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
indifferent (Suggests lack of interest or concern.)
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unaffected (Focuses on no change in feelings or behavior.)
Contrari
responsive (Reacting readily to change or a stimulus.)
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affected (Emotionally influenced by something.)
Temi
emotions
|behavior
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Significato
not easily affected by variation
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
robust (Emphasizes reliable performance despite variation.)
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stable (Emphasizes not changing over different conditions.)
Contrari
sensitive (Changes noticeably in response to small variations.)
Temi
science
|technology
Definizione
Not changing much when conditions change a little.
Not noticeably changed by small variations in conditions; having low sensitivity to a specified factor.
Grammatica
Forma base
insensitive
IPA
GB/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/ɪnsˈɛnsɪtɪv/
Sillabe e accento
in - sens - it - ive (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sens)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: insensitive
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Related words
sensitively
adverb
sensitize
verb
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