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