How to Pronounce "insensitivity"
word
ˌɪnˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti
in-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee
ɪnsˌɛnsɪtˈɪvɪti
in-sen-si-TIV-i-tee
Definition
A lack of concern or care for other people's feelings, or not noticing or reacting to something that usually causes a reaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti
British English
ɪnsˌɛnsɪtˈɪvɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee
UK
in-sen-si-TIV-i-tee
Listen in Context
His insensitivity hurt her feelings.
My boss showed insensitivity to my problem.
Children can be upset by adults' insensitivity.
Her comment was pure insensitivity—she didn’t even realize she’d offended anyone.