CEFR B2

insensitivity

noun

Meaning

A lack of feeling or emotion; an inability or unwillingness to perceive or respond to the feelings of others.

Examples

The politician's insensitivity to the suffering of the poor angered many voters.
We were shocked by the company's insensitivity to the environmental impact of their new factory.

Synonyms: callousness, indifference, unconcern, obliviousness

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insensitivity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.sen.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Definition

A lack of feeling or emotion; an inability or unwillingness to perceive or respond to the feelings of others.

Examples

The politician's insensitivity to the suffering of the poor angered many voters.
We were shocked by the company's insensitivity to the environmental impact of their new factory.
Her insensitivity to criticism meant she never learned from her mistakes.

How to Use insensitivity

insensitivity to (prepositional phrase): A lack of awareness or understanding of a particular feeling, situation, or group. — "The report highlighted the government's insensitivity to the needs of refugees."

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