Benignant and Insensitive

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Benignant adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

Usage example: a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged

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Insensitive is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

Insensitive adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Usage example: an insensitive remark about his deceased wife that was incredibly rude

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Benignant is an antonym for insensitive.

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