Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unsensitised

Adjective

/ʌnˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/

Definition

Not made sensitive, especially in the context of a physical or emotional capacity.

Examples

The patient remained unsensitised to the allergen after years of avoidance.
His unsensitised demeanor made it difficult for others to gauge his feelings.
Many animals in the study were kept in an unsensitised state to assess their natural responses.

Meaning

The term unsensitised refers to a state of not being sensitive or responsive to stimuli, emotions, or particular reactions. It often applies in contexts where one would expect a response or change due to previous exposure or conditioning.