imperceptive

im·per·cep·tive

adj \ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tiv\

Definition of IMPERCEPTIVE

: not perceptive <an imperceptive reader>

— im·per·cep·tive·ness noun

Examples of IMPERCEPTIVE

1. <imperceptive critics who failed to see that it was much more than another mindless action movie>

First Known Use of IMPERCEPTIVE

1661

Related to IMPERCEPTIVE

Synonyms: impercipient, insentient, unperceptive, unwise

Antonyms: discerning, insightful, perceptive, percipient, sagacious, sage, sapient

Related Words: undiscriminating; dense, dull, obtuse, sluggish, thickheaded; brainless, dumb, feebleminded, foolish, idiotic (also idiotical), imbecile (or imbecilic), moronic, silly, simple, slow, stupid, thoughtless, unintelligent, witless

Near Antonyms: discriminating; acute, perspicacious; brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, keen, nimble, quick, quick-witted, smart; cerebral, erudite, learned, literate, scholarly; astute, sharp, shrewd; contemplative, reflective, thoughtful

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