Insensitivity Synonyms and Antonyms

The inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. insensitiveness
Antonyms:
  1. sensitivity

Words Related to Insensitivity

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. indifference
  2. short-sightedness
  3. ineffectiveness
  4. immaturity

Insensitivity Sentence Examples

  • As of 2004 it is thought that obesity in humans may result in part from insensitivity to leptin.

  • While I dared not say it for fear of being accused of insensitivity, I wondered if the death of Gladys Gillespie might enhance her credibility, reducing the number of those chasing the real Psychic Tipster.

  • Dean went to the kitchen, returning with a dustpan and whisk broom, only to be rewarded with a stern lecture on his insensitivity when he made motions to pitch the little varmint out in the snow.

  • The insensitivity of the male protagonist and his consequent inability to satisfy the basic needs of the female is thus a recurring theme.

  • Parents often feel that teasing and name-calling, insensitivity, and ignorance are the greatest challenges that they face with regards to their child's albinism.

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