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desensitized

UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
US
/diˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/

Translations

desensitizedadjective
more desensitized
Comp.
most desensitized
Super.
UK
/dɪˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
US
/dɪˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
The constant noise made him desensitized to it.
Постоянный шум сделал его нечувствительным к нему.
After years of exposure to violence, he became desensitized to it.
После многих лет воздействия насилия он стал десенсибилизированным к нему.
Synonyms
unfeeling
insensitive
indifferent
apathetic
numbed
Antonyms
sensitive
desensitizedpast participle
UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
US
/diˈsɛn.səˌtaɪzd/
Synonyms
immune
indifferent
unmoved
apathetic
emotionally detached
inured
calloused
hardened
blunted
unresponsive
insensitive
numb
desensitizeverb

desensitized

Past Simple

desensitized
Past Simple
desensitized
Past Participle
desensitizing
Gerund
UK
/diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
US
/diˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
The doctor used a special technique to desensitize the patient to the allergen.
Врач использовал специальную технику, чтобы десенсибилизировать пациента к аллергену.
Additional translations
понизить чувствительность
ослабить восприимчивость
Synonyms
weaken
insensitize
dull
blunt
numb
harden
Antonyms
sensitize

Definitions

desensitizedadjective
Having been made less sensitive or responsive to something, especially through repeated exposure.
After years of working in the emergency room, she became desensitized to the sight of blood.
desensitizedpast participle
Rendered less sensitive; having undergone desensitization.
Viewers have become desensitized to graphic violence in the media.
desensitizeverb
To make someone less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by overexposure to such images.
The constant exposure to violent video games can desensitize young players to real-world violence.
To make someone or something less sensitive to a particular substance or stimulus, often through repeated exposure.
The allergy treatment aims to desensitize patients to pollen by gradually increasing their exposure to it.
To decrease the responsiveness or sensitivity of a device, instrument, or material to a stimulus such as light, radiation, or sound.
The technicians desensitized the microphone to reduce background noise during the recording.
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