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insensible — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • callous adj Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
  • impervious adj Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.
  • insensible adj Unable to be perceived by the senses.
  • insensitive adj Showing little concern or care for other people feelings.
  • unresponsive adj Not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact.

Senses

insensible is used for these senses in English:

  • callous (figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
  • impervious Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
  • impervious Immune to damage or effect.
  • unresponsive Indifferent or apathetic; emotionless.

callous — full definition

  1. adj Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
  2. adj Having thickened, hardened skin.

impervious — full definition

  1. adj Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.
  2. adj Not allowing anything, especially liquid, to pass through.

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