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insensitive comment

[ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv ˈkɒmɛnt]
nounpl: insensitive comments
comentário insensível
1. A remark or statement that shows lack of awareness, concern, or consideration for other people's feelings, circumstances, or perspectives
His insensitive comment about her weight hurt her feelings deeply.
Seu comentário insensível sobre o peso dela a machucou profundamente.
2. A statement that is tactless or inappropriate given the context or situation
Making an insensitive comment about someone's loss is never acceptable.
Fazer um comentário insensível sobre a perda de alguém nunca é aceitável.
NYC Slang
rude/callous remark
Synonyms
tactless remarkthoughtless commenthurtful remarkoffensive statementinconsiderate observation
Antonyms
thoughtful commentconsiderate remarksensitive observationkind statementempathetic comment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário insensível
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentário insensível/falta de tato
Often combined with 'falta de tato' (lack of tact)
São Paulo
comentário insensível/desatencioso
May use 'desatencioso' emphasizing lack of attention to feelings
Portugal
comentário insensato/impensado
Portuguese may prefer 'insensato' (unwise) or 'impensado' (unthinking)

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's foot in one's mouth
speak without thinking
lack of sensitivity
tone-deaf comment
say the wrong thing
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