insensitively
gb/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/ us/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
C1
Англійська
érzéketlenül, tapintatlanul, zsibbadtan
C1
1
érzéketlenül
B2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Don’t confuse the adverb insensitively with the adjective insensitive (e.g., ‘an insensitive comment’).
Значення
in a tactless, hurtful way
Словосполучення
speak insensitively
|act insensitively
|respond insensitively
|behave insensitively
|comment insensitively
|joke insensitively
|insensitively worded
|insensitively handled
|insensitively asked
|insensitively dismissed
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|social_issues
Визначення
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
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
After the ice, my skin felt insensitively for a while.
A jég után egy ideig zsibbadt volt a bőröm.
Поширена помилка:
Learners often prefer ‘numbly’ or ‘without feeling’ in everyday speech; insensitively can sound more formal or literary here.
Значення
without physical feeling; numbly
Словосполучення
move insensitively
|feel insensitively
|insensitively numb
|touch insensitively
|rub insensitively
Синоніми
numbly (More common and direct for loss of sensation.)
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without feeling (Plain phrasing; less formal.)
Антоніми
sensitively (With normal or heightened sensation or responsiveness.)
Теми
health
|body
Визначення
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
Модель уживання:
[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.
Поширена помилка:
Don’t use this technical sense when you mean ‘unkind’; context usually makes the difference (e.g., sensors vs people).
Значення
not responsive; with low sensitivity
Словосполучення
respond insensitively
|measure insensitively
|insensitively calibrated
|insensitively tuned
|insensitively adjusted
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
sensitively (Responds strongly to small changes or differences.)
Теми
technology
|science
Визначення
in a way that does not notice small changes
In a way that does not react strongly to small changes, signals, or differences.
Граматика
Словникова форма
insensitively
IPA
GB/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
US/ɪnsənzɪtɪvli/
Склади й наголос
in - sens - it - ively (4 склади)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: insensitively
- Plural: insensitivelies
Споріднені слова
Forms
insensitivelies
noun
Core family
sensitive
adjective B1
sensitively
adverb
sensitivity
noun B2
insensitive
adjective B2
insensitivity
noun
Advanced or less common
Вирази
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