Insensitively — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /(ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-s(ə-)tiv/ in·sen·si·tive

Meaning & Definition of Insensitively

Insensitively (adjective)

  1. lacking feeling or tact
  2. not responsive or susceptible
  3. not physically or chemically sensitive

Insensitively (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ruthlessly, callously

    similar: callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, mercilessly, obdurately, pitilessly, ruthlessly, tyrannically, uncharitably, unfeelingly, unmercifully, unsparingly, brutally, hard, hardly, harshly, ill, oppressively, roughly, severely, sternly, stiffly, abusively, brutishly, savagely, viciously, aggressively, assertively, decidedly, determinedly, firmly, grimly, gruffly, resolutely, strongly, toughly
    opposite: clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently, benignantly, considerately, cordially, graciously, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, charitably, compassionately, humanely, mercifully, softheartedly, sympathetically, tolerantly, understandingly

Related Entry: Insensitive (adjective)

Insensitive is a different word from Insensitively. The synonyms below are for insensitive, not for insensitively.

  1. having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings

    "an insensitive remark about his deceased wife that was incredibly rude"

    similar: affectless, callous, case-hardened, cold-blooded, compassionless, desensitized, hard, hard-boiled, hard-hearted, heartless, indurate, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, ironhearted, merciless, obdurate, pachydermatous, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless, slash-and-burn, soulless, stony, stonyhearted, take-no-prisoners, thick-skinned, uncharitable, unfeeling, unmerciful, unsparing, unsympathetic
    related: boorish, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring, unfriendly, unloving, unthinking, grim, hard-bitten, harsh, heavy-handed, ironfisted, ironhanded, jackbooted, knock-down, drag-out, oppressive, rough, rough-and-tumble, severe, sledgehammer, stern, tough, ungentle, abusive, acrimonious, disagreeable, hateful, ill-natured, ill-tempered, malevolent, malicious, mean, rancorous, spiteful, surly, virulent, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, evil-minded, savage, vicious, austere, cold, frosty
    opposite: charitable, compassionate, humane, kindhearted, kindly, merciful, sensitive, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warm, warmhearted
    near: benevolent, benignant, gentle, kind, clement, indulgent, lenient, mild, cordial, friendly, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, tolerant, understanding, affectionate, fond, loving

  2. lacking in sensation or feeling

    "fingers rendered insensitive by the cold"

    similar: asleep, benumbed, dead, numb, numbed, torpid, unfeeling
    related: chilled, nipped, anesthetized, cocainized, deadened, drugged, stupefied, blunted, dulled, obtunded, insensible, senseless, unconscious, inanimate, insensate
    opposite: feeling, sensible, sensitive
    near: awake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Insensitively

The most common words with a similar meaning to Insensitively:

callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, mercilessly, obdurately, pitilessly, ruthlessly, tyrannically, uncharitably, unfeelingly, unmercifully, unsparingly, brutally, hard, hardly, harshly, ill, oppressively, roughly, severely, sternly, stiffly, abusively, brutishly, savagely, viciously, aggressively, assertively, decidedly, determinedly, firmly, grimly, gruffly, resolutely, strongly, toughly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Insensitively

Words with the opposite meaning of Insensitively:

clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently, benignantly, considerately, cordially, graciously, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, charitably, compassionately, humanely, mercifully, softheartedly, sympathetically, tolerantly, understandingly

Word Forms of Insensitively

Derived words: insensitively (adverb), insensitiveness (noun), insensitivity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Insensitively

First known use: 1834

Frequently Asked Questions about Insensitively

What does "Insensitively" mean?

"Insensitively" means lacking feeling or tact. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: lacking feeling or tact.

What is another word for "Insensitively"?

Other words for "Insensitively" include callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately and mercilessly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Insensitively" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Insensitively"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Insensitively". Common alternatives include callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, mercilessly, obdurately and pitilessly.

What is the opposite of "Insensitively"?

Antonyms of "Insensitively" include clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently and benignantly.

Is "Insensitively" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Insensitively" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Insensitively"?

"Insensitively" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-s(ə-)tiv/ and divided into syllables as in·sen·si·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Insensitively"?

First known use: 1834.

What is another word for "Insensitively" meaning "as in ruthlessly, callously"?

When "Insensitively" (adverb) means as in ruthlessly, callously, synonyms include callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely and inhumanly. Opposites in this sense include clemently, gently, leniently and lightly.