insensibility

Example Sentences

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“It is not a sign of insensibility: it is a sign of optimism and at the same time of innocence.”

From The New Yorker • Aug. 12, 2014

There are lots of little gratuitous shots in there that also reflect an insensibility to parts of reality.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2002

In 1945 he dared to confront the wasting, undramatic and wearying-to-the-marrowbone enemies: insensibility, indifference and malice toward any expression of hope.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gaylin believes this insensibility stems from a lack of identity with anyone else or with the community.

From Time Magazine Archive

“No incisions,” Yossarian said, perceiving through the lifting fog of insensibility that the two strangers were ready to begin cutting him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller