Insensitive and Tender

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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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Tender is an antonym for insensitive in unfeeling topic.

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

Usage example: an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class

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Insensitive is an antonym for tender in painful topic.

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