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insensibility

noun

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Meaning

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The state of not being able to feel or notice things, especially pain or emotion.

Example Sentence

The soldier's training taught him a degree of insensibility to the harsh conditions of the battlefield.

Usage Note

Describes a state where someone or something lacks the ability to feel, perceive, or react to stimuli, often used to explain a lack of emotional response or physical sensation.