insensitivity

CEFRB2

/ˌɪˌnsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Lack of care for other people's feelings or needs.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The condition of being insensitive

Examples

  • The English teacher's mocking behavior showcased his own ignorance and insensitivity.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Antonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The doctor's blank to the patient's pain caused the woman to complain loudly.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From in- + sensitivity.