insensitivity

insensitivity
noun
ADJECTIVE
crass (BrE), gross
cultural, racial (esp. AmE)

This was a shocking demonstration of racial insensitivity.

VERB + INSENSITIVITY
display, show
PREPOSITION
insensitivity to, insensitivity towards/toward

The government has shown gross insensitivity to the refugees.


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  • insensitivity — noun The condition of being insensitive …   Wiktionary

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