unreceptive

adjective

un·​re·​cep·​tive ˌən-ri-ˈsep-tiv 

: not responsive or receptive

an unreceptive audience

Some members of the committee were unreceptive to the idea.

an unreceptive doe

Examples of unreceptive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sometimes, despite best efforts, a team may remain unreceptive or the culture might be too entrenched in negativity to allow for meaningful change. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Hippler appeared unreceptive to their arguments that the IGG techniques violated Kohberger's constitutional rights and questioned whether the defendant even had standing to challenge the investigatory tactic. —Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025

If the seller is unreceptive, speak with a local attorney about how to enforce the contract. —Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2024

And now, Democrats warned, targeting nominees' résumés risks reinforcing the image that the party is unreceptive to the beliefs of everyday Americans about what ails the country. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unreceptive

• contraceptive
• nociceptive
• deceptive
• perceptive
• receptive
• proprioceptive