The Opposite(Antonym) of “sensation”
The antonyms of sensation are numbness and insensitivity. The antonyms numbness and insensitivity convey a lack of feeling or awareness.
Explore all Antonyms of “sensation”
Definitions and Examples of numbness, insensitivity
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A lack of sensation or feeling in a part of the body.
Example
After sitting in the same position for too long, he experienced numbness in his legs.
Lack of sensitivity or awareness; indifference to the feelings or needs of others.
Example
His insensitivity towards her feelings hurt her deeply.
Key Differences: numbness vs insensitivity
- 1Numbness is a physical term that describes a lack of sensation or feeling in a part of the body.
- 2Insensitivity is an emotional term that describes a lack of sensitivity or awareness towards the feelings or needs of others.
Effective Usage of numbness, insensitivity
- 1Medical Context: Use numbness to describe a lack of sensation in a part of the body.
- 2Social Context: Use insensitivity to describe a lack of sensitivity or awareness towards the feelings or needs of others.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sensation have distinct meanings: numbness refers to a lack of physical sensation, while insensitivity refers to a lack of emotional sensitivity. Use these words in medical and social contexts to describe different types of lack of feeling or awareness.
