Insensibility

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of insensibility

noun unconsciousness or lack of awareness

Example Sentences

A1 She showed insensibility towards his feelings.

A2 His insensibility to pain worried his friends.

B1 The doctor diagnosed his insensibility to touch as a medical condition.

B2 The politician's insensibility to the needs of the people led to widespread protests.

C1 The artist's insensibility to criticism allowed him to focus on his work without distractions.

C2 The author's insensibility to praise or criticism made him a truly independent thinker.

Examples of insensibility in a Sentence

formal The patient's insensibility to pain was a concerning symptom for the doctors.

informal I can't believe his insensibility to the suffering of others.

slang Her insensibility to the situation was just mind-boggling.

figurative His insensibility towards her feelings was like a cold wall between them.

Grammatical Forms of insensibility

• plural: insensibilities
• comparative: more insensible
• superlative: most insensible
• present tense: is insensible
• future tense: will be insensible
• perfect tense: has been insensible
• continuous tense: is being insensible
• singular: insensibility
• positive degree: insensible
• infinitive: to be insensible
• gerund: being insensible
• participle: insensible

Origin and Evolution of insensibility

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insensibility' originated from the Latin word 'insensibilitas', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'sensibilis' (sensitive).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'insensibility' referred to the state of lacking physical or emotional sensitivity. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass a lack of awareness, consciousness, or responsiveness.