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Desensitised in a sentence

Desensitised meaning

simple past and past participle of desensitise

Synonyms of Desensitised

desensitized insensitive

Related words

Other words often associated with Desensitised or its synonyms:

unsusceptible sensitive numb dead callous unreactive unresponsive insensible insusceptible deadened dull

Using Desensitised

  • The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of desensitise
  • Useful related words include: desensitized, insensitive.
  • In the example corpus, desensitised often appears in combinations such as: desensitised to, desensitised for, be desensitised.

Context around Desensitised

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 0 start, 9 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 11 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

remain 1× almost 1× way 1× fully 1× become 1× quickly 1× use 1×

Often after:

watching 1× rdx 1× individuals 1×

Sentence patterns with Desensitised

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

be fully desensitised for him 1× become almost desensitised to the 1× become rather desensitised watching tv 1× can be desensitised for instance 1× has become desensitised 1× is quickly desensitised to capsaicins 1× no way desensitised them to 1× ppm but desensitised individuals may 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

another weakness is 1× as a result 1× chigumbu a chartered 1× he says he 1× military compositions the 1× repeated exposure to 1×

Common sentence endings:

are not relatives 1× based upon it 1× children with autism 1× has become desensitised 1× lot said andrew 1× o gorman says 1×

Words around Desensitised

Just before it in the word index:

desensitise 1 desensitisation 5 desena 3 deselection 5 deselecting 2 deselected 11

Just after it in the word index:

desensitization 24 desensitize 10 desensitized 21 desensitizes 3 deseo 2 deserado 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aadi 14 aayush 14 abbottabad 14 aberdonian 14 abhi 14 aborting 14

Corpus analysis for Desensitised

  • In this selection, "desensitised" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, remain, almost, way, watching, rdx and individuals stand out and add context to how "desensitised" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include be fully desensitised for him and become almost desensitised to the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "desensitised" sits close to words such as aadi, aayush and abbottabad, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with desensitised

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

We have become rather desensitised watching TV and we expect a lot,” said Andrew. (14 words)

He says he used to masturbate very regularly and believes he has become desensitised. (14 words)

They also have to be desensitised to the unique behavioural characteristics of children with autism. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Repeated exposure to ammonia lowers the sensitivity to the smell of the gas: normally the odour is detectable at concentrations of less than 50 ppm, but desensitised individuals may not detect it even at concentrations of 100 ppm. (38 words)

The years spent moving and re-adjusting to changing surrounds in rented accommodation in no way desensitised them to what it might feel like to finally open their own front door to the world. (34 words)

They could be certain city level data, which can be desensitised for instance,” he said, adding that such data can be easily anonymised in order to create ML applications based upon it. (32 words)

Example sentences (11)

We have become rather desensitised watching TV and we expect a lot,” said Andrew.

As a result, sexual harassment remains normalised, and we remain desensitised to it,” O’Gorman says.

So much so that we have become almost desensitised to the violence depicted in this type of image.

The years spent moving and re-adjusting to changing surrounds in rented accommodation in no way desensitised them to what it might feel like to finally open their own front door to the world.

Chigumbu, a chartered accountant by profession, said her son has to be fully desensitised for him to be fully compatible with the donor, as they are not relatives.

They also have to be desensitised to the unique behavioural characteristics of children with autism.

They could be certain city level data, which can be desensitised for instance,” he said, adding that such data can be easily anonymised in order to create ML applications based upon it.

He says he used to masturbate very regularly and believes he has become desensitised.

Another weakness is sensory fatigue : the palate is quickly desensitised to capsaicins after tasting a few samples within a short time period.

Military compositions The United Kingdom's intention in World War II was to use "desensitised" RDX.

Repeated exposure to ammonia lowers the sensitivity to the smell of the gas: normally the odour is detectable at concentrations of less than 50 ppm, but desensitised individuals may not detect it even at concentrations of 100 ppm.

Common combinations with desensitised

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "desensitised" in a sentence?
An example: "We have become rather desensitised watching TV and we expect a lot,” said Andrew." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "desensitised" from authentic English texts.
What does "desensitised" mean?
Desensitised means: simple past and past participle of desensitise
What are synonyms of "desensitised"?
Common synonyms of "desensitised" include: desensitized, insensitive.
How many example sentences with "desensitised" are there?
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