Unresponsively Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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unresponsively
[ˌʌn.rɪˈspɒn.sɪv.li ]
Definition
used in a sentence
In an unresponsive manner; without responding or reacting.
Synonyms
apathetically, indifferently, passively.
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unresponsively |
Used when describing someone who is not reacting or responding to stimuli or situations.
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passively |
Describes someone who is accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance. Generally used in situations where someone is not taking action.
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indifferently |
Used when someone shows no preference or concern about something, treating it as if it does not matter. Can be interpreted negatively.
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apathetically |
Refers to a lack of interest or enthusiasm in things that others might find exciting, important, or moving. Often used to describe emotional detachment.
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Examples of usage
- She sat unresponsively as he tried to engage her in conversation.
- The patient lay unresponsively in the hospital bed.
Translations
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Origin of 'unresponsively'
The word 'unresponsively' is a combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'responsively', derived from the word 'responsive' which comes from the Latin 'responsum' (a reply). The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs in English. The term emphasizes the lack of response or reaction in a situation.
See also: nonresponsive, unresponsive.