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insensitivity

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩsẽsibiliˈdadɨ/in·sen·si·bi·li·da·de

Definition

1

Lack of physical or emotional sensitivity; indifference, coldness.

Usage examples

“Insensitivity to heat can be a symptom of a neurological disease.”
“His insensitivity to the suffering of others shocked everyone.”

Common combinations

emotional insensitivityinsensitivity to painshow insensitivity