adj
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.”
adj
1
Not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact.
"Paramedics found the patient unresponsive on the floor."
"The touchscreen went unresponsive after the update."
2
Showing little emotional reaction or interest; indifferent.
"He grew unresponsive to their pleas for an explanation."
"The audience seemed unresponsive to the comedian's jokes."
How to use unresponsive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot reacting — whether a person medically unconscious, a device that stops working, or someone emotionally cold.
Common pairings
found unresponsive
unresponsive to treatment
screen is unresponsive
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unresponsive
- Superlative
- most unresponsive
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus responsive.
Synonyms
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nonresponsive
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Rhymes for unresponsive
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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.
