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insensitivity

nounfeminine/ĩsẽsibiliˈdadɨ/medium

in·sen·si·bi·li·da·de

Definition

Lack of physical or emotional sensitivity; indifference, coldness.
Insensitivity to heat can be a symptom of a neurological disease.
His insensitivity to the suffering of others shocked everyone.
Common collocations
emotional insensitivityinsensitivity to painshow insensitivity

Etymology

Do latim 'insensibilitas, -atis'.

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