Meaning of the word desensitized in English

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desensitized

US /diːˈsen.sə.taɪzd/
UK /diːˈsen.sə.taɪzd/

Adjective

having been made less sensitive to something, especially a distressing or unpleasant situation, by prolonged exposure to it

Example:
He became desensitized to violence after years of watching war movies.
The constant exposure to tragic news has left many people feeling desensitized.
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