Insensible Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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insensible
[ɪnˈsɛnsɪb(ə)l ]
Definitions
lack of sensitivity
Lacking physical sensation or awareness; numb. Lacking the ability to feel or perceive. Insensitive to pain or emotion. Not responsive or reactive to stimuli.
Synonyms
apathetic, indifferent, numb, unfeeling.
Examples of usage
- He remained insensible to the cold.
- She was so insensible to his feelings.
- The patient was insensible to the touch.
- His insensible behavior shocked everyone.
- The insensible child did not cry despite the injury.
unaware or unconscious
Unaware of or indifferent to something. In a state of unconsciousness. Lacking awareness or understanding.
Synonyms
ignorant, oblivious, unconscious, unmindful.
Examples of usage
- He was insensible to the danger around him.
- She remained insensible to the changes in the environment.
- The impact of the news left her insensible.
- The insensible patient needed immediate medical attention.
- The insensible driver caused the accident.
Translations
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Origin of 'insensible'
The word 'insensible' originated from the Latin word 'insensibilis', which means 'unfeeling'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century. Over time, its usage evolved to describe both physical and emotional lack of sensitivity. The word has been commonly used in literature and formal writing to depict characters or situations devoid of feeling or awareness.
See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.