insensitivity

• Sustantivo que designa la falta de capacidad o de conciencia para percibir o reaccionar ante sentimientos, emociones o cambios afectivos en el entorno interpersonal, así como la cualidad de no dejarse afectar o de mostrar indiferencia ante el sufrimiento o las necesidades ajenas.

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

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1. Lack of emotional awarenessB2formal

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

   Insensibilidad emocional

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscallousnesscoldnessinsensibilityobliviousnessobtusenesstactlessnessunfeelingness

   Antónimosempathyperceptivenessresponsivenesssensitivity

2. Lack of physical sensationB2formal

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

   Falta de sensibilidad física

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanalgesiadeadnessinsensibilitynumbnessunfeelingness

   Antónimosfeelingsensibilitysensitivity