Definition of insensible
1 : imperceptible dampened by an insensible dew; broadly : slight, gradual insensible motion
2 : incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such asa : not endowed with life or spirit : insentient insensible earthb : unconscious knocked insensible by a sudden blowc : lacking sensory perception or ability to react insensible to pain
3a : lacking emotional response : apathetic, indifferent insensible to fearb : unaware insensible of their danger
5 : not intelligible : meaningless
6 : lacking delicacy or refinement
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Examples of insensible in a Sentence
She was knocked insensible by the collision.
if a choking person is insensible, you should lay them down on their back before performing the Heimlich maneuver
Recent Examples of insensible from the Web
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The process exposes birds to a gas mixture that renders them insensible to pain or distress before slaughter.
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Origin and Etymology of insensible
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin insensibilis, from in- + sensibilis sensible
INSENSIBLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of insensible for English Language Learners
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: not able to feel pain, emotions, etc.
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: not aware of something
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: not conscious
INSENSIBLE Defined for Kids
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1 : not able to feel The animal is insensible to pain.
2 : not aware of or caring about something They seemed insensible to the danger.
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of insensible
1: incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: asa: unconscious knocked insensible by a sudden blowb: lacking sensory perception or ability to react insensible to painc: lacking emotional response : apathetic
2: not perceived by the senses insensible perspiration
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