INSENSIBLENESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

insensibleness

noun

as in insensitiveness

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Noun

In a variation on her character from Parasite, Cho deftly underplays Yi-je’s insensitivity as another woman projecting a blithe lack of awareness of her privilege.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Sherman is known to savage, with unglamorous insensitivity, the vaunted creative directors of the great houses.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of insensitivity

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And with cooler temperatures bringing their own set of concerns—think dryness, frizz, and lackluster strands—there’s no better time to take stock of what’s on your shelf.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
The group notes that retinoids, retinol and benzoyl peroxide already increase sensitivity, so adding an exfoliant on top can worsen dryness or trigger breakouts.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of dryness

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On Monday, Boulder police said 18-year-old Omar Perez of Thornton, Colorado, was arrested on Monday morning and charged with first-degree murder with extreme indifference and assault in the first-degree with extreme indifference.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
The goal is pure pleasure, not a statement or message; the worst-case scenario is indifference or mild disappointment—not, say, horror at your fundamental misunderstanding of a long-standing personal relationship.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of indifference

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This conservative approach has been encouraged in part by the blank verse, but also by a traditional reticence of scholars to take liberties with the evidence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
That reticence ended after the tree-cutting spree earlier this month.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of reticence

Noun

There was no need to imagine what the conversation was about because the entire team and fan base saw Gordon lose his composure, say something slick to Spillane, who had just tackled him along New England’s sidelines.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
The composure the defense showed in that moment was monumental, as senior quarterback Jaden Craig was able to orchestrate a game-winning drive.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of composure

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