/ Dictionary / Index I insensitive: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: in•sen•si•tive Pronunciation: (in-sen'si-tiv), [key] — adj. deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person. not physically sensitive: insensitive skin. not affected by physical or chemical agencies or influences: insensitive to light. not readily responsive or aware: insensitive to the needs of the peasants. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: insensitive (Thesaurus) insensible insentient Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acquiesce Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language