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- [in-sen-suh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈsɛn sə bəl/
- /ɪnˈsen.sɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sen-suh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈsɛn sə bəl/
Definitions of insensible word
- adjective insensible incapable of feeling or perceiving; deprived of sensation; unconscious, as a person after a violent blow. 1
- adjective insensible without or not subject to a particular feeling or sensation: insensible to shame; insensible to the cold. 1
- adjective insensible unaware; unconscious; inappreciative: We are not insensible of your kindness. 1
- adjective insensible not perceptible by the senses; imperceptible: insensible transitions. 1
- adjective insensible unresponsive in feeling. 1
- adjective insensible not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of any feeling. 1
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Origin of insensible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word insēnsibilis. See in-3, sensible
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Parts of speech for Insensible
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insensible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insensible
adj insensible
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- gradual — taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- inanimate — not animate; lifeless.
- insensate — not endowed with sensation; inanimate: insensate stone.
adjective insensible
- unresponsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- imperceivable — That cannot be perceived; imperceptible.
- comatose — A person who is comatose is in a coma.
Antonyms for insensible
adj insensible
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
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