unsensual

sen·su·al

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-shoo-uh l]
- /ˈsɛn ʃu əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-shoo-uh l]
- /ˈsɛn ʃu əl/

Definitions of unsensual word

adjective unsensual pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; fleshly. 1
adjective unsensual lacking in moral restraints; lewd or unchaste. 1
adjective unsensual arousing or exciting the senses or appetites. 1
adjective unsensual worldly; materialistic; irreligious. 1
adjective unsensual of or relating to the senses or physical sensation; sensory. 1
adjective unsensual pertaining to the philosophical doctrine of sensationalism. 1

See all 6 definitions of unsensual

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Origin of unsensual

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin sēnsuālis, equivalent to sēnsu-, stem of sēnsus sense + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Unsensual

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unsensual

unsensual popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Antonyms for unsensual

adj unsensual

austral — of or coming from the south

adjective unsensual

hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.

All 2 Antonyms of unsensual