Unsmelling

The adjective 'unsmelling' describes a state of lacking the ability to perceive odors; devoid of scent or aroma; or exhibiting a lack of sensitivity to smells. This condition can be temporary or permanent, and may be caused by various factors such as illness, injury, or congenital conditions. The term emphasizes the absence of olfactory sensation, differentiating it from words describing unpleasant or masked odors. It is a relatively uncommon word, often replaced by more specific terms like 'anosmic' or phrases like 'without a sense of smell'.

Unsmelling meaning with examples

• The chef, suffering from a severe cold, was unfortunately unsmelling, hindering his ability to judge the subtleties of the spices. He had to rely on the visual appearance and texture of ingredients. This made his tasting much harder.
• Due to a recent head injury, Sarah became temporarily unsmelling. She couldn't detect the fresh baked bread from her neighbor's house, much to her dismay, impacting her overall enjoyment of the day.
• After the operation on his sinuses, the patient experienced a prolonged period of being unsmelling. This lack of olfactory sensation altered his perception of taste and altered his appetite significantly.
• The chemical factory's neighbors protested, claiming that they had a feeling that the air was filled with odors and were rendered completely unsmelling because they had become too accustomed to it over time.
• The scientist conducted an experiment that would leave her lab partner unsmelling for a few hours, monitoring the effects that the change had on his mood and decision-making abilities.