Definitions of insensibility
-
devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
-
synonyms:
callosity, callousness, hardness, unfeelingness
-
types:
-
dullness
lack of sensibility
-
type of:
-
insensitiveness, insensitivity
the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
-
dullness
-
a lack of sensibility
-
Antonyms:
-
aesthesia, esthesia, sensibility
mental responsiveness and awareness
-
type of:
-
unconsciousness
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
-
aesthesia, esthesia, sensibility
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘insensibility'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up insensibility for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.
