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    Insensibles (en. Insensitive)

    [ɛ̃.sɑ̃.sibl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who feels no pain or emotion.
    He seems insensitive to criticism.
    Il semble insensible aux critiques.
    Who is indifferent to the suffering of others.
    His insensitive behavior shocked everyone.
    Son comportement insensible a choqué tout le monde.
    Who shows no sensitivity.
    This material is insensitive to temperature variations.
    Cette matière est insensible aux variations de température.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insensibilis', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'sensibilis' (sensible).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be insensitive to
    not reacting to something, remaining indifferent.
    être insensible à
    insensitive personality
    a character that shows little emotion or empathy.
    personnalité insensible
    insensitive reaction
    a response that shows no emotion.
    réaction insensible

    Related Words

    insensitivity
    Character of what is insensitive.
    insensibilité
    sensitivity
    Ability to feel emotions or sensations.
    sensitivity
    emotion
    Intense emotional state manifested by feelings.
    émotion

    Slang Meanings

    To have a heart of stone.
    He is so insensitive, it seems he has a heart of stone.
    Il est si insensible, on dirait qu'il a un cœur de pierre.
    To be in robot mode.
    Since he lost his job, he is in robot mode, totally insensitive.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son job, il est en mode robot, totalement insensible.