Insensitive (es. Insensible)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ella es insensible a los problemas de los demás.
She is insensitive to the problems of others.
Context: society A veces, él es insensible y no escucha.
Sometimes, he is insensitive and doesn't listen.
Context: daily life Es insensible cuando habla de sus emociones.
He is insensitive when he talks about his emotions.
Context: culture Intermediate (B1-B2)
Algunas personas son insensibles a las críticas y no las aceptan.
Some people are insensitive to criticism and do not accept it.
Context: society El personaje de la novela es insensible debido a su pasado difícil.
The character in the novel is insensitive due to his difficult past.
Context: literature Es insensible a las necesidades de sus compañeros de trabajo.
He is insensitive to the needs of his coworkers.
Context: workplace Advanced (C1-C2)
La insensibilidad hacia el sufrimiento ajeno es un fenómeno preocupante en nuestra sociedad contemporánea.
The insensitivity to others' suffering is a concerning phenomenon in our contemporary society.
Context: society Desde una perspectiva filosófica, ser insensible puede reflejar un mecanismo de defensa frente a la vulnerabilidad emocional.
From a philosophical perspective, being insensitive can reflect a defense mechanism against emotional vulnerability.
Context: philosophy La crítica literaria a menudo destaca la insensibilidad de los personajes como un recurso para desarrollar la trama.
Literary criticism often highlights the insensitivity of characters as a device for developing the plot.
Context: literature Synonyms
- frío
- impasible
- indiferente
- insensato
- inexpresivo