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unempfindlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gross adjective Disgusting or unpleasant.
  • impervious adj Not affected or bothered by something, such as criticism or emotion.
  • numb adj Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.
  • refractory adj Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

Senses

unempfindlich is used for these senses in English:

  • gross (archaic) Not sensitive in perception or feeling.
  • impervious Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.
  • numb Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
  • refractory (biology) Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.

gross — full definition

  1. adjective Disgusting or unpleasant.
  2. adjective Total, before any deductions such as tax or expenses.
  3. adjective Obvious, glaring, or extreme, often describing something clearly wrong.
  4. noun The total amount earned before deductions.
  5. noun A group of 144 items (twelve dozen).

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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