Meaning
insensitive; numb
- lacking empathy, tact, or consideration for others' feelings
- physically unable to feel sensation; numb
- unaffected by or indifferent to something
In a sentence
È stato molto insensibile a fare quella battuta sulla sua situazione.
He was very insensitive to make that joke about her situation.
Dopo l'anestesia locale la mia mano è rimasta insensibile per due ore.
After the local anesthetic my hand remained numb for two hours.
Come puoi essere così insensibile di fronte a questa richiesta d'aiuto?
How can you be so indifferent in the face of this plea for help?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| insensibile | masculine · singular |
| insensibile | feminine · singular |
| insensibili | masculine · plural |
| insensibili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the preposition 'a' when indicating what one is numb or indifferent to ('insensibile al dolore').