無神経(むしんけい)

むしんけい
na-adjective, noun
insensitive; tactless
personalityevaluation
1. insensitive; tactless; inconsiderate
lacking awareness or concern for others' feelings; saying or doing things without considering their impact
彼(かれ)は無神経(むしんけい)だ。
He's insensitive.
無神経(むしんけい)な発言(はつげん)で傷(きず)つけてしまった。
I hurt them with an insensitive remark.
彼女(かのじょ)の悩(なや)みを笑(わら)うなんて無神経(むしんけい)すぎる。
It's way too insensitive to laugh at her worries.

Compounds

無(む) (without) + 神経(しんけい) (nerves, sensitivity)
Literally "without nerves" or "lacking sensitivity."

Usage

This word has a strongly negative connotation. It implies a lack of social awareness and empathy.

Common patterns

Similar words

無神経(むしんけい) (insensitive) ↔ 繊細(せんさい) (sensitive, delicate)
無神経(むしんけい) ↔ 気遣(きづか)いができる (considerate)

Related words

Related Words

Antonym: 神経質(しんけいしつ) (nervous, sensitive)
Related: 鈍感(どんかん) (insensitive, thick-skinned)
Related: 配慮(はいりょ)に欠(か)ける (lacking consideration)
Related: 無粋(ぶすい) (boorish, uncouth, insensitive)
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Added 2026.1.27 12:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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