Desensitising (Adjective)
Meaning
Making less susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Prolonged exposure to violent video games can have a desensitising effect on the player's emotional response to real-life violence.
- The repeated use of medication can have a desensitising effect on the body's natural pain management system.
- Some officers undergo training that aims to achieve a desensitising effect to traumatic scenes they may encounter.
- This method may involve a series of small, manageable steps to achieve a desensitising effect on the fear of flying.
- Overfamiliarity with graphic content can have a desensitising effect, leading individuals to become less empathetic and responsive.