unreceptive

adjective

un·​re·​cep·​tive ˌən-ri-ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce unreceptive (audio)
: not responsive or receptive
an unreceptive audience
Some members of the committee were unreceptive to the idea.
an unreceptive doe

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Others continue burning cash in the pursuit of profitability but are finding the market unreceptive. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for unreceptive

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unreceptive was in 1722

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“Unreceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreceptive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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