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Antonyms for insensitivity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-sen-si-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv



Definition of insensitivity

Origin :
  • c.1600, "having little or no reaction to what is perceived by one's senses," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + sensitive. For sense, see insensate. Meaning "without consideration for the feelings of others" attested by 1975. Related: Insensitively.
  • As in indifference : noun absence of feeling, interest
  • As in numbness : noun deadness
  • As in illiteracy : noun ignorance
  • As in illiterateness : noun ignorance
  • As in impassivity : noun apathy
  • As in inconsequence : noun indifference
  • As in inconsequentiality : noun indifference
  • As in inconsequentialness : noun indifference
  • As in incuriosity : noun apathy
  • As in incuriousness : noun apathy
  • As in insensibleness : noun apathy
  • As in insignificancy : noun indifference
  • As in nescience : noun ignorance
  • As in obliviousness : noun ignorance
  • As in phlegm : noun apathy
  • As in stolidity : noun apathy
  • As in stolidness : noun apathy
  • As in unawareness : noun ignorance
  • As in unconsciousness : noun ignorance
  • As in unfamiliarity : noun ignorance
  • As in uninterest : noun apathy
  • As in unresponsiveness : noun apathy
  • As in apathy : noun uncaring attitude, lack of interest
  • As in ignorance : noun unintelligence, inexperience

Synonyms for insensitivity

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