1. lack of awareness of or concern for other people’s feelings
2. lack of physical feeling or responsiveness to stimuli
Usage: medical

Examples

• His insensitivity to her concerns damaged their relationship.
• The manager’s insensitivity toward employee complaints created a hostile work environment.
• She was hurt by his insensitivity during such a difficult time.
• The medication caused temporary insensitivity in his fingertips.
• Cultural insensitivity can lead to misunderstandings and offense.
• The patient experienced insensitivity to pain after the nerve damage.
• Her insensitivity to social cues made conversations awkward.