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insensitivity

/ɪnˌsen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

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noun

/ɪnˌsen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее неспособность или отсутствие осознания эмоциональных или аффективных изменений в межличностной среде.

A noun referring to the inability or lack of awareness to respond to emotional or affective changes in one's interpersonal environment.

uncountable

  1. Lack of emotional awarenessB2formal

    The inability to perceive or respond appropriately to the emotional states or needs of others in social interactions.

    ruНечуткость

    • His insensitivity to her distress made the situation worse.
    • She was criticized for her insensitivity during the team meeting.
    • Chronic insensitivity can damage personal relationships.

    Synonymscallousnesscoldnessinsensibilityobliviousnessobtusenesstactlessnessunfeelingness

    Antonymsempathyperceptivenessresponsivenesssensitivity

  2. Lack of physical sensationB2formal

    The state of being physically unresponsive to stimuli, such as pain or touch.

    ruНечувствительность

    • The nerve damage caused insensitivity in his fingertips.
    • Local anesthesia induces temporary insensitivity to pain.
    • Insensitivity to heat can be dangerous in a kitchen environment.

    Synonymsanalgesiadeadnessinsensibilitynumbnessunfeelingness

    Antonymsfeelingsensibilitysensitivity

Forms
  • insensitivities plural form
  • insensitivities' possessive plural form
  • insensitivity's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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