Imperceptive: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
imperceptive
[ หษชmpษrหsษptษชv ]
lacking perception
Imperceptive refers to the inability to perceive or notice things that are subtle or difficult to discern. This term is often used to describe someone who is oblivious to changes or nuances in their environment or relationships. An imperceptive person might miss important cues in conversations or fail to pick up on emotional undercurrents. The quality of being imperceptive can lead to misunderstandings or a lack of awareness about one's surroundings.
Synonyms
blind, insensitive, obtuse, unaware, unobservant
Examples of usage
- His imperceptive nature made him unaware of the tension in the room.
- The imperceptive observer failed to notice the artist's use of color.
- Despite her imperceptive comments, she meant well in her intentions.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperceptive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imperceptรญvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฆเฅเคถเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช unbemerkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak terdeteksi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดะพััะถะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niedostrzegalny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ฆใงใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท imperceptible
๐ช๐ธ imperceptible
๐น๐ท fark edilmez
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ผ์ง ๋ชปํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุฏุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ nepostลehnutelnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nepostrehnuteฤพnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅฏๅฏ่ง็
๐ธ๐ฎ neopazno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณgreinanlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปะผะตะนััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hiss olunmaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ imperceptible
Etymology
The word 'imperceptive' is derived from the Latin root 'perceptivus', which means 'capable of being perceived'. The prefix 'im-' indicates a negation, combining to form a word that describes a lack of perception. The usage of 'imperceptive' in the English language dates back to at least the early 20th century. Its formation follows a pattern commonly found in English where adjectives are created by combining roots that convey a specific meaning. In contemporary usage, it retains a somewhat literary or formal tone, often employed in psychological or philosophical discussions to describe individuals who are not attuned to their surroundings or to the emotions of others.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,661, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.