sound insensitive

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

To give an impression of being insensitive through speech or writing.

insensitiveVERBS + insensitive (not caring about feelings)

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Examples (10)

  • It may sound insensitive, but I don't understand why he's so upset.
  • Her comment sounded a bit insensitive given the circumstances.
  • I hope my question doesn't sound insensitive.
  • To say that would sound incredibly insensitive to those affected.
  • He tried to avoid words that might sound insensitive.
  • The politician's statement sounded insensitive to the struggles of ordinary people.
  • Please forgive me if I sound insensitive; I didn't mean to offend.
  • It can often sound insensitive when discussing such personal matters publicly.
  • She was careful not to sound insensitive when delivering the bad news.
  • His quick dismissal of her feelings sounded extremely insensitive.