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Translations insensitivity [ɪnˌsensɪˈtɪvɪtɪ] N (physical) → insensibilidad f; (emotional) → falta f de sensibilidad insensitivity to sth [+ cold, pain] → insensibilidad f a algo; [+ people's feelings, problems] → falta f de sensibilidad ante algo insensitivity [ɪnˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti] n (= uncaring nature) [person, behaviour] → insensibilité f; [remark, comment] → grossièreté m insensitivity to sth → insensibilité à qch insensitivity n (= unfeeling/uncaring attitude) → Gefühllosigkeit f → (towards gegenüber); (of remark) → Taktlosigkeit f; (of policy, action) → Rücksichtslosigkeit f (= unappreciativeness) → Unempfänglichkeit f → (to für); his insensitivity to the reasons behind the demands → seine Verständnislosigkeit or sein Unverständnis für die Gründe, die hinter den Forderungen stehen (physical) → Unempfindlichkeit f → (to gegen) insensitivity [ɪnˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ] n → mancanza di sensibilità insensitivity [ɪnˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ] n → mancanza di sensibilità How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The LightStar line wrenches features an LED indicator to indicate whether the achieved torque is good (green) or bad (red), based on results from the wrench's torque sensor that's mounted directly on the turning axis, thereby providing accurate readings and insensitivity to point of load. ARMY, a senior British officer criticizes the army for cultural insensitivity in Iraq that "arguably amounted to institutional racism. Similarly, as a Muslim (albeit a quite secular one), I sympathize with the reaction to what is considered blasphemous or, at the least, insensitivity to the point of bigotry of an insulting portrayal of Muhammad. |
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