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unempfänglich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • refractory adj Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
  • unresponsive adj Not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact.

Senses

unempfänglich is used for these senses in English:

  • refractory (biology) Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.
  • unresponsive Not responsive; unreactive.

refractory — full definition

  1. adj Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
  2. adj Not affected by great heat.
  3. adj Resistant to treatment; not responding adequately to therapy.
  4. adj Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.

unresponsive — full definition

  1. adj Not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact.
  2. adj Showing little emotional reaction or interest; indifferent.

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