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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-suh-buh l]
- /ˈsɛn sə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-suh-buh l]
- /ˈsɛn sə bəl/
Definitions of unsensible word
- adjective unsensible having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman. 1
- adjective unsensible cognizant; keenly aware (usually followed by of): sensible of his fault. 1
- adjective unsensible significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable: a sensible reduction in price. 1
- adjective unsensible capable of being perceived by the senses; material: the sensible universe. 1
- adjective unsensible capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body. 1
- adjective unsensible perceptible to the mind. 1
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Origin of unsensible
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Old French < Latin sēnsibilis, equivalent to sēns(us) sense + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Unsensible
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unsensible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unsensible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsensible
adj unsensible
- inadvisable — not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.
Antonyms for unsensible
adj unsensible
- commonsense — sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
- down-to-earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
- hard-headed — not easily moved or deceived; practical; shrewd.
adjective unsensible
- hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
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