insensitively
gb/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/ us/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
C1
Inglês
érzéketlenül, tapintatlanul, zsibbadtan
C1
1
érzéketlenül
B2
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse the adverb insensitively with the adjective insensitive (e.g., ‘an insensitive comment’).
Significado
in a tactless, hurtful way
Colocações
speak insensitively
|act insensitively
|respond insensitively
|behave insensitively
|comment insensitively
|joke insensitively
|insensitively worded
|insensitively handled
|insensitively asked
|insensitively dismissed
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|social_issues
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
After the ice, my skin felt insensitively for a while.
A jég után egy ideig zsibbadt volt a bőröm.
Erro comum:
Learners often prefer ‘numbly’ or ‘without feeling’ in everyday speech; insensitively can sound more formal or literary here.
Significado
without physical feeling; numbly
Colocações
move insensitively
|feel insensitively
|insensitively numb
|touch insensitively
|rub insensitively
Sinônimos
numbly (More common and direct for loss of sensation.)
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without feeling (Plain phrasing; less formal.)
Antônimos
sensitively (With normal or heightened sensation or responsiveness.)
Temas
health
|body
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Erro comum:
Don’t use this technical sense when you mean ‘unkind’; context usually makes the difference (e.g., sensors vs people).
Significado
not responsive; with low sensitivity
Colocações
respond insensitively
|measure insensitively
|insensitively calibrated
|insensitively tuned
|insensitively adjusted
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
sensitively (Responds strongly to small changes or differences.)
Temas
technology
|science
Definição
in a way that does not notice small changes
In a way that does not react strongly to small changes, signals, or differences.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
insensitively
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GB/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
US/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - sens - it - ively (4 sílabas)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: insensitively
- Plural: insensitivelies
Família de palavras
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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