The difference between Insensible and Insensitive

When used as adjectives, insensible means unable to be perceived by the senses, whereas insensitive means not expressing normal physical feeling.

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  1. Insensible as an adjective:

    Unable to be perceived by the senses.

  2. Insensible as an adjective:

    Incapable or deprived of physical sensation.

  3. Insensible as an adjective:

    Unable to be understood; unintelligible.

  4. Insensible as an adjective:

    Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless.

  5. Insensible as an adjective:

    Incapable of mental feeling; indifferent.

  6. Insensible as an adjective:

    Incapable of emotional feeling; callous; apathetic.

  1. Insensitive as an adjective:

    Not expressing normal physical feeling

  2. Insensitive as an adjective:

    Not expressing normal emotional feelings; cold; tactless; undiplomatic

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