insensate

UK
/ɪnˈsɛn.seɪt/
US
/ɪnˈsɛn.seɪt/

Translations

insensateverb
insensated
Past Simple
insensated
Past Participle
insensating
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈsɛn.seɪt/
US
/ɪnˈsɛnˌseɪt/
Archaic or rare transitive verb meaning ‘to deprive of sensation; make insensitive’
insensateadjective
more insensate
Comp.
most insensate
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈsɛn.seɪt/
US
/ɪnˈsɛn.seɪt/
His insensate behavior caused a lot of pain to those around him.
Его бессердечное поведение причинило много боли окружающим.
The insensate response to the tragedy shocked everyone.
Бесчувственная реакция на трагедию шокировала всех.

Definitions

insensateverb
To deprive (someone or something) of physical or emotional sensation; render insensitive.
The cold seemed to insensate his fingers until they were completely numb.
insensateadjective
Lacking physical sensation or the ability to feel.
The insensate body lay motionless on the ground, unresponsive to any touch.
Lacking sympathy or compassion; unfeeling.
His insensate disregard for the suffering of others was shocking to everyone who knew him.
Lacking sense or reason; foolish.
The insensate decision to invest all his savings in a dubious scheme led to his financial ruin.