Insensibles (en. Insensitive)

/in-sen-si-ble-s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That does not show sensitivity or compassion.

His insensitive attitude towards the suffering of others is concerning.

Su actitud insensible ante el sufrimiento ajeno es preocupante.

That lacks perception or reaction to stimuli.

The insensitives to the cold stayed on the beach all night.

Los insensibles ante el frío se quedaban en la playa toda la noche.

Refers to people or things that are not emotionally affected.

Sometimes it's necessary to be a bit insensitive to avoid suffering.

A veces es necesario ser un poco insensible para no sufrir.

From Latin 'insensibilis', which means 'without sensitivity'.

to be insensitive

To have no empathy or compassion for the problems of others.

ser insensible

to act insensitively

To behave without considering the feelings of others.

actuar de manera insensible

insensitive to criticism

Not to react to negative observations or judgments.

insensibles a críticas

insensitivity

Lack of sensitivity or empathy.

insensibilidad

insensate

Acts without wisdom or judgment.

insensato

emotional insensitivity

Difficulty connecting with one's own or others' emotions.

insensibilidad emocional

To endure without complaining.

He's an insensitive person; he always endures everything without saying anything.

Es un insensible, siempre aguanta todo sin decir nada.

Not to worry about others.

For him, being insensitive means not wasting energy on others' problems.

Para él, ser insensible es no gastar energías en problemas ajenos.