UNRESPONSIVENESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

unresponsiveness

noun

as in indifference

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Recent Examples of unresponsiveness Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 Public health leader Nina Schwalbe is challenging traditional candidates for a New York congressional seat, driven by concerns over public health cuts and political unresponsiveness during crises. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 After the surgeon alerted hotel management about Helphenstein's unresponsiveness, staff called an ambulance and medical personnel confirmed her death at the scene, according to G1 Globo. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 Julia's confession Fed up with local law enforcement's slowness and unresponsiveness, Christine and Katas eventually get FBI agent Dawn Martin on the case. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 Rather than falling into unhealthy habits of unresponsiveness, the right resource can provide an outlet for clarity amid healthy skepticism. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 Advertisement Transient unresponsiveness Sometimes people with neurological problems go blank for a few seconds, and then return to their normal selves with no recollection of what just happened. — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Jan. 2026 On its surface, the examination at the Leslie County Jail – where Stines was taken after the arrest because of his close connection to Letcher County jail staffers – paints a picture of him as being in a fog of confusion, unresponsiveness and paranoia. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025

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Noun

The decades of societal and political indifference have been costly.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
If the season ended today, the Marlins, despite their profound indifference to winning or losing, would be in the playoffs.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of indifference

Noun

That positive word of mouth would overcome the apathy towards the film's plot and the off-putting remarks from Alcock.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
In the lead-up to this summer’s FIFA men’s World Cup, critics complained about prices, domestic politics, international geopolitics, supposed fan apathy, logistical hurdles and more.

— Andrés Martinez, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

Definition of apathy

Noun

To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.

— Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

Definition of quietness

Noun

But Smith’s direction of the pilot’s opening scenes also drives home the series’ tone, which turns on a dime between pastoral quietude and thrilling action.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
While its name evokes tranquil scenes of pastoral quietude, the Siesta Valley Bowl is getting set to make a big noise on the Bay Area music scene.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of quietude

Noun

This was followed by Great Britain, which had 42 percent expressing disinterest.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
That led to many unearthing comments Pulisic made prior to the tournament, which portray relative disinterest in the sporting world’s biggest event.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

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