Insensible describes a state of being without feeling, awareness, or consciousness. It can refer to both physical and emotional states. Physically, it suggests lacking the ability to perceive sensations or being numb to stimuli. Emotionally, it implies a lack of sensitivity, understanding, or compassion towards the feelings of others. insensible actions or statements often demonstrate a thoughtless disregard for the well-being of those around them. The term can also indicate a lack of perceptible change or movement, being so gradual as to be unnoticed.
Insensible meaning with examples
- After the accident, he was found lying on the road, completely insensible to the pain, due to the severe trauma he suffered from the blunt force.
- The politician's insensible remarks about the plight of the poor drew widespread condemnation from various advocacy groups and the general public.
- She applied a local anesthetic to her gums, rendering the area insensible so that she would feel no pain during the dental procedure and extraction.
- The changes in the climate are so insensible on a day-to-day basis that most people don't notice the gradual and dangerous shift of rising temperatures.
Insensible Synonyms
apathetic callous imperceptible insensate insensitive numb oblivious unconscious unfeeling unresponsiveInsensible Antonyms
aware cognizant compassionate conscious feeling perceptive responsive sensitive sentientInsensible Crossword Answers
4 Letters
DEAD NUMB
9 Letters
SENSELESS
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UNAFFECTED
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UNCONSCIOUS
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UNDETECTABLE
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INDISCERNIBLE