insensible

in·sen·si·ble

adjective \(ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl\

Definition of INSENSIBLE

1

: imperceptible <dampened by an insensible dew>; broadly : slight, gradual <insensible motion>

2

: incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: as

a : not endowed with life or spirit : insentient <insensible earth>

b : unconscious <knocked insensible by a sudden blow>

c : lacking sensory perception or ability to react <insensible to pain>

3

a : lacking emotional response : apathetic, indifferent <insensible to fear>

b : unaware <insensible of their danger>

4

archaic : stupid, senseless

5

: not intelligible : meaningless

6

: lacking delicacy or refinement

— in·sen·si·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)in-ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·sen·si·ble·ness \(ˌ)in-ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·sen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INSENSIBLE

1. She was knocked insensible by the collision.
2. <if a choking person is insensible, you should lay them down on their back before performing the Heimlich maneuver>

Origin of INSENSIBLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin insensibilis, from in- + sensibilis sensible

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INSENSIBLE

Synonyms

cold, unconscious, senseless

Antonyms

conscious

Related Words

semiconscious; anesthetized; collapsed

Near Antonyms

alert, awake, aware, up; resuscitated, revived

Rhymes with INSENSIBLE

condensable

in·sen·si·ble

adjective \-ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of INSENSIBLE

1

: incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: as a : unconscious <knocked insensible by a sudden blow> b : lacking sensory perception or ability to react <insensible to pain> c : lacking emotional response : apathetic

2

: not perceived by the senses <insensible perspiration>

—in·sen·si·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)in-ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; in·sen·si·bil·i·ties