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sensitiveness Antonyms

Opposite of sensitiveness

Because the opposite of sensitiveness shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of having acute emotional perception or being easily affected, hurt, or offended by the actions and words of others.

Usage Example

"Her extreme insensitiveness to criticism made it difficult for the editor to suggest necessary revisions to her manuscript."

Strongest
insensitiveness
insensitivity
callousness
Strong
indifference
apathy

• noun (Context 2)

The capacity of an organism, sense organ, or scientific instrument to respond readily to slight physical stimuli or changes.

Usage Example

"The remarkable insensitivity of the photographic plate allowed astronomers to capture faint nebulae."

Strongest
insensitivity
unresponsiveness
Strong
numbness

Similar words to sensitiveness

Words similar to sensitiveness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sensitivity
responsiveness
susceptibility
reactivity
touchiness
sensibility
delicacy
acuteness
See all synonyms of sensitiveness

• Nearby Words

sensibly
sensitive
sensitively
sensitiveness
sensitivity
sensitize
sensor

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sensitiveness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sensitiveness
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