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insensitive (adj.)
c. 1600, "having little or no reaction to what is perceived by one's senses," from
in-
(1) "not, opposite of" +
sensitive
. For sense, see
insensate
. Meaning "without consideration for the feelings of others" attested by 1975. Related:
Insensitively
.