insensitivity
/ɪnˌsensəˈtɪvəti/noun
उच्चारण इन्सेन्सटिवटी
संवेदनहीनता, असंवेदनशीलता
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noun
- 1
[U] ~ (to sth)
the fact of not realising or caring how other people feel, and so causing them to be upset
संवेदनहीनता, असंवेदनशीलता
- The minister was criticised for his insensitivity to the victims' families.
- Her remarks showed a shocking insensitivity.
Synonyms callousness tactlessness thoughtlessness
Opposite sensitivity compassion
- 2
[U] ~ (to sth)
the fact of not being able to feel or react to something
सुन्नपन, अनुभूति न होना
- The disease causes insensitivity to pain in the hands.
◇Word family
insensitive adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Insensitivity to somebody or something, as in 'insensitivity to the needs of the poor'.
Preposition: insensitivity to somebody or something सही है, जैसे 'insensitivity to the needs of the poor'।