unresponsive
Unresponsive (adj) means not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact. Example: “Paramedics found the patient unresponsive on the floor.”
How to use unresponsive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot reacting — whether a person medically unconscious, a device that stops working, or someone emotionally cold.
Word forms
more unresponsive comparative, most unresponsive superlative
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Paramedics found the patient _____ on the floor.
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus responsive.
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What does “unresponsive” mean?
The word “unresponsive” means not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact. In plain terms, not reacting — whether a person medically unconscious, a device that stops working, or someone emotionally cold.
How do you use “unresponsive” in a sentence?
Here is “unresponsive” used in a sentence: “Paramedics found the patient unresponsive on the floor.”
What is another word for “unresponsive”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unresponsive” include nonresponsive.
What is the opposite of “unresponsive”?
The opposite of “unresponsive” — its antonyms — is responsive.
What part of speech is “unresponsive”?
“Unresponsive” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unresponsive” have?
“Unresponsive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact.