Unperceptive: meaning, definitions and examples
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unperceptive
[ ˌʌnpərˈsɛptɪv ]
inattentive
Not perceptive or observant; lacking insight or awareness.
Synonyms
insensitive, oblivious, unobservant
Examples of usage
- He was unperceptive to the subtle changes in her behavior.
- The unperceptive detective failed to notice the crucial evidence right in front of him.
not quick to notice or understand things
Failing to notice or understand things quickly; slow to react or comprehend.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His unperceptive nature made him miss out on many opportunities.
- She can be unperceptive at times, but she means well.
Translations
Translations of the word "unperceptive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não perceptivo
🇮🇳 अविवेकी
🇩🇪 unwahrnehmbar
🇮🇩 tidak peka
🇺🇦 нечутливий
🇵🇱 niewrażliwy
🇯🇵 知覚できない
🇫🇷 imperceptif
🇪🇸 imperceptivo
🇹🇷 algılamayan
🇰🇷 감지할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير مدرك
🇨🇿 nevnímající
🇸🇰 nevnímajúci
🇨🇳 难以察觉的
🇸🇮 neobčutljiv
🇮🇸 óskynsamur
🇰🇿 сезімтал емес
🇬🇪 გაუბრალო
🇦🇿 duyğusuz
🇲🇽 imperceptivo
Word origin
The word 'unperceptive' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'perceptive', which comes from the Latin word 'perceptivus' meaning 'having the power of perception'. The term 'perceptive' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone who is quick to notice or understand things. The addition of the prefix 'un-' changes the meaning to indicate the lack of these qualities.