Imperceptive: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperceptive

 

[ หŒษชmpษ™rหˆsษ›ptษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imperceptรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฆเฅƒเคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbemerkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak terdeteksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพััะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niedostrzegalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅ่ฆšใงใใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imperceptible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imperceptible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fark edilmez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ผ์ง€ ๋ชปํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุฏุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepostล™ehnutelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepostrehnuteฤพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฏๅฏŸ่ง‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neopazno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgreinanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปะผะตะนั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiss olunmaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.