insensitively
gb/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/ us/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
C1
Angielski
érzéketlenül, tapintatlanul, zsibbadtan
C1
1
érzéketlenül
B2
Schemat użycia:
[someone] [speaks/acts/responds] insensitively (about/to [someone/something])
He spoke insensitively about her accent in front of the whole team.
Az egész csapat előtt érzéketlenül beszélt az akcentusáról.
The article described the tragedy insensitively and upset many readers.
A cikk érzéketlenül írta le a tragédiát, és sok olvasót felkavart.
She apologized after realizing she had responded insensitively to his news.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Please don’t talk insensitively about people’s families.
Kérlek, ne beszélj érzéketlenül mások családjáról.
I answered insensitively and hurt my friend.
Érzéketlenül válaszoltam, és megbántottam a barátomat.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t confuse the adverb insensitively with the adjective insensitive (e.g., ‘an insensitive comment’).
Znaczenie
in a tactless, hurtful way
Kolokacje
speak insensitively
|act insensitively
|respond insensitively
|behave insensitively
|comment insensitively
|joke insensitively
|insensitively worded
|insensitively handled
|insensitively asked
|insensitively dismissed
Synonimy
tactlessly (Emphasizes lack of social skill or discretion.)
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thoughtlessly (Suggests not thinking about the effects on others.)
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callously (Stronger; suggests cold lack of compassion.)
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rudely (Focuses on impolite manner, not necessarily lack of empathy.)
Antonimy
sensitively (Shows awareness and care for others’ feelings.)
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tactfully (Chooses words carefully to avoid offence.)
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considerately (Shows kindness and thought for others.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|social_issues
Definicja
in a way that is not kind or careful about other people’s feelings
In a way that shows little or no awareness of other people’s feelings, often causing offence or hurt.
C2
2
érzéketlenül
B2
zsibbadtan
B2
Schemat użycia:
[a body part] [moves/feels] insensitively (to [something])
His fingers moved insensitively after hours in the cold.
Órákig tartó hideg után az ujjai zsibbadtan mozogtak.
The anesthetic made her jaw respond insensitively to touch for several hours.
Az érzéstelenítő miatt az állkapcsa több órán át alig reagált az érintésre.
Przykłady dla uczących się
After the ice, my skin felt insensitively for a while.
A jég után egy ideig zsibbadt volt a bőröm.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often prefer ‘numbly’ or ‘without feeling’ in everyday speech; insensitively can sound more formal or literary here.
Znaczenie
without physical feeling; numbly
Kolokacje
move insensitively
|feel insensitively
|insensitively numb
|touch insensitively
|rub insensitively
Synonimy
numbly (More common and direct for loss of sensation.)
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without feeling (Plain phrasing; less formal.)
Antonimy
sensitively (With normal or heightened sensation or responsiveness.)
Tematy
health
|body
Definicja
without being able to feel well; like numb
In a way that shows little or no physical sensation or awareness, for example because of cold, injury, or drugs.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
érzéketlenül
C1
Schemat użycia:
[something] [measures/responds] insensitively (to [something])
The detector was set too high and responded insensitively to small leaks.
A detektort túl magasra állították, ezért érzéketlenül reagált a kisebb szivárgásokra.
At that setting, the instrument measures insensitively, missing subtle changes in pressure.
Ezen a beállításon a műszer érzéketlenül mér, és nem érzékeli a nyomás finom változásait.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use this technical sense when you mean ‘unkind’; context usually makes the difference (e.g., sensors vs people).
Znaczenie
not responsive; with low sensitivity
Kolokacje
respond insensitively
|measure insensitively
|insensitively calibrated
|insensitively tuned
|insensitively adjusted
Synonimy
weakly (General; does not necessarily imply ‘sensitivity’ in a technical sense.)
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inaccurately (Related but different; inaccuracy is not the same as low sensitivity.)
Antonimy
sensitively (Responds strongly to small changes or differences.)
Tematy
technology
|science
Definicja
in a way that does not notice small changes
In a way that does not react strongly to small changes, signals, or differences.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
insensitively
IPA
GB/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
US/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
Sylaby i akcent
in - sens - it - ively (4 sylaby)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: insensitively
- Plural: insensitivelies
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
insensitivelies
noun
Core family
sensitive
adjective B1
sensitively
adverb
sensitivity
noun B2
insensitive
adjective B2
insensitivity
noun
Advanced or less common
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