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Definition of insensitiveness

insensitiveness

/ɪnˈsɛn.sə.tɪv.nəs/
in · sen · si · tive · ness
Adverb:insensitively
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Adjective:insensitive
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insensitiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lack of concern, empathy, or tact toward the feelings and needs of other people.

Example

"His remarkable insensitiveness to his colleague's grief surprised everyone in the office."

2

The state or quality of not responding to physical stimuli, pain, or environmental changes.

Example

"The patient reported a gradual insensitiveness to heat and cold in her fingertips."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "insensitiveness" and "insensitivity" are synonymous, "insensitivity" is far more common in contemporary English across both emotional and technical contexts.

• Rhymes for insensitiveness

• Nearby Words

insensibly
insensitive
insensitively
insensitiveness
insensitivity
inseparability
inseparable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insensitiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insensitiveness
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