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Insensible

usgb/ɪnˈsensəbl/Volume
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Emotional DistancePlay
Use 'insensible' to describe someone who's emotionally disconnected from a situation or unaware of others' feelings. SlideDespite the team's loss, he remained completely insensible.
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Lack of ResponsePlay
'Insensible' suggests zero response to something that typically provokes a reaction. SlideShe was insensible to the audience's cheers.
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Hidden IntensityPlay
Sometimes 'insensible' implies a situation's impact is so strong, it numbs people's usual reactions. SlideHe was insensible to her charms, unlike the other men.