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- [in-sen-seyt, -sit]
- /ɪnˈsɛn seɪt, -sɪt/
- /ɪnˈsenseɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sen-seyt, -sit]
- /ɪnˈsɛn seɪt, -sɪt/
Definitions of insensate word
- adjective insensate not endowed with sensation; inanimate: insensate stone. 1
- adjective insensate without human feeling or sensitivity; cold; cruel; brutal. 1
- adjective insensate without sense, understanding, or judgment; foolish. 1
- noun insensate Lacking physical sensation. 1
- adjective insensate unfeeling, not sensitive 1
- adjective insensate lacking sensation or consciousness 0
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Origin of insensate
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1510-20, insensate is from the Late Latin word insēnsātus irrational. See in-3, sensate
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Parts of speech for Insensate
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insensate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insensate
adj insensate
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- impassive — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
- insensible — incapable of feeling or perceiving; deprived of sensation; unconscious, as a person after a violent blow.
adjective insensate
- unconscious — not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.
- comatose — A person who is comatose is in a coma.
- inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
- numb — deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move: fingers numb with cold.
- knocked out — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
Antonyms for insensate
adjective insensate
- animate — Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
- soft-hearted — very sympathetic or responsive; generous in spirit: a soft-hearted judge.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
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