become insensitive
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
The process of changing to a state of being insensitive.
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- Over time, he started to become insensitive to the constant criticism.
- The long hours at the hospital made her become insensitive to suffering.
- After years of neglect, the plant's leaves began to become insensitive to light.
- It's easy to become insensitive to the needs of others if you're too focused on yourself.
- His prolonged exposure to harsh conditions caused him to become insensitive to cold.
- She worried that she might become insensitive to the nuances of human emotion.
- The constant noise caused his ears to become insensitive to quiet sounds.
- A person can become insensitive to violence if exposed to it frequently.
- We must ensure we don't become insensitive to the impact of our actions.
- The doctor explained that some patients become insensitive to certain medications.