noun
- plural of insensitivity; lack of awareness of or concern for the feelings of others; emotional unresponsiveness
- lack of physical sensation or responsiveness to stimuli
Usage: countable noun; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or types of insensitive behavior or attitudes
Usage: technical or medical usage; less common in everyday speech
Examples
- His repeated insensitivities toward her grief made her feel even more alone.
- The company's insensitivities to cultural differences offended many customers.
- She apologized for her insensitivities and promised to be more thoughtful in the future.
- The doctor noted the patient's insensitivities to pain in certain areas of the body.
- Their insensitivities to environmental concerns were evident in their business practices.
- He was criticized for the insensitivities in his comments about the tragedy.