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insensível

[ĩ.sẽ.ˈsi.vɛl]
adjectivepl: insensíveis
insensitive
1. Lacking the ability to feel or perceive; not capable of sensation
The medication made her insensible to pain.
O medicamento a tornou insensível à dor.
2. Emotionally unresponsive; indifferent to feelings or emotions
He remained insensitive to her suffering.
Ele permaneceu insensível ao sofrimento dela.
3. Unaware of or not noticing something obvious
She was insensible of the danger around her.
Ela era insensível ao perigo ao seu redor.
NYC Slang
heartless, cold, unfeeling
Synonyms
insensatoindiferenteimpiedosodesumanoapáticoindolente
Antonyms
sensívelcompassivoempáticoatenciosocuidadoso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insensível
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
insensível
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
insensível
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

insensível ao sofrimento (insensitive to suffering)
insensível à razão (deaf to reason)
coração insensível (insensitive heart)
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