insensitivity
noun/ɪnˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #17,743 most common English word
Meaning
lack of awareness or concern for the feelings or needs of others
Example sentence
His insensitivity to her feelings made the situation much worse.
Synonyms & related words
- callousness
- indifference
- heartlessness
- coldness
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