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insensitivity vs insensibility

insensibility vs insensitivity

insensitivity and insensibility both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insensitivity Yes No No No
insensibility Yes No No No
As nouns, insensibility is a hyponym of insensitivity; that is, insensibility is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than insensitivity:
  • insensitivity: the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
  • insensibility: devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
insensitivity (noun) insensibility (noun)
the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
a lack of sensibility
Difference between insensitivity and insensibility

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