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Insensible Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Insensible? [adj] unresponsive to stimulation; "he lay insensible where he had fallen"; "drugged and senseless" [adj] barely able to be perceived; "the transition was almost indiscernible"; "an almost insensible change" [adj] incapable of physical sensation; "insensible to pain"; "insensible earth" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Insensible: anaesthetic(a) \| anaesthetised \| anaesthetized \| anesthetic(a) \| anesthetised \| anesthetized \| asleep(p) \| benumbed \| imperceptible \| indiscernible \| numb \| sedated \| senseless \| unconscious \| undetectable \| unperceivable Related Terms \| Find terms related to Insensible: a stranger to \| abiotic \| absorbed \| anesthetic \| anesthetized \| apathetic \| asleep \| azoic \| behind the curtain \| behind the scenes \| benumbed \| blind \| blind to \| blindfold \| blindfolded \| bloodless \| blunt \| callous \| camouflaged \| caught napping \| cold \| comatose \| concealed \| cool \| dead \| dead to \| deadened \| deaf \| deaf to \| dim-sighted \| disguised \| dispassionate \| dull \| dumb \| emotionless \| engrossed \| exanimate \| hard \| hardened \| hidden \| impalpable \| impassible \| impassive \| imperceptible \| imperceptive \| impercipient \| impervious \| imponderable \| in ignorance of \| inanimate \| inanimated \| inappreciable \| incognizant \| inconsiderate \| indifferent \| indiscernible \| indurated \| inert \| insensate \| insensible to \| insensitive \| insentient \| intangible \| intent \| invisible \| latent \| lifeless \| lost to \| mind-blind \| mindless \| mute \| myopic \| napping \| nearsighted \| nonconceiving \| nonconscious \| nonliving \| nonunderstanding \| not with it \| numb \| numbed \| obdurate \| oblivious \| obtuse \| out \| out cold \| out of it \| out of sight \| pachydermatous \| phlegmatic \| preoccupied \| purblind \| rapt \| rocky \| secret \| senseless \| shortsighted \| sightless \| soulless \| stoic \| stolid \| submerged \| thick-skinned \| thick-witted \| thoughtless \| torpid \| unaffected \| unanimated \| unapparent \| unappreciable \| unapprehending \| unaware \| unaware of \| unbeheld \| unbeholdable \| uncomprehending \| unconscious \| unconscious of \| undiscernible \| undiscerning \| unfeeling \| unfelt \| unhearing \| uninsightful \| unknowing \| unmindful \| unmindful of \| unmoved \| unnoticed \| unobservable \| unobserved \| unperceivable \| unperceived \| unperceiving \| unperceptive \| unprehensive \| unrealized \| unrealizing \| unseeable \| unseeing \| unseen \| unsusceptible \| unsuspecting \| untouched \| unviewed \| unwitnessed \| unwitting \| viewless \| witless See Also \| insensitive \| unaware Insensible In Webster's Dictionary \Insen"sible\, a. [L. insensibilis: cf. F. insensible. See {In-} not, and {Sensible}.] 1. Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting bodily sensibility. --Milton. 2. Not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of feeling; apathetic; unconcerned; indifferent; as, insensible to danger, fear, love, etc.; -- often used with of or to. Accept an obligation without being a slave to the giver, or insensible to his kindness. --Sir H. Wotton. Lost in their loves, insensible of shame. --Dryden. 3. Incapable of being perceived by the senses; imperceptible. Hence: Progressing by imperceptible degrees; slow; gradual; as, insensible motion. Two small and almost insensible pricks were found upon Cleopatra's arm. --Sir T. Browne. They fall away, And languish with insensible decay. --Dryden. 4. Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless. [Obs.] If it make the indictment be insensible or uncertain, it shall be quashed. --Sir M. Hale. Syn: Imperceptible; imperceivable; dull; stupid; torpid; numb; unfeeling; apathetic; stoical; impassive; indifferent; unsusceptible; hard; callous.

Insensible Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Insensible?

[adj] unresponsive to stimulation; "he lay insensible where he had fallen"; "drugged and senseless"
[adj] barely able to be perceived; "the transition was almost indiscernible"; "an almost insensible change"
[adj] incapable of physical sensation; "insensible to pain"; "insensible earth"

See Also | insensitive | unaware

Insensible In Webster's Dictionary

\In*sen"si*ble\, a. [L. insensibilis: cf. F.
insensible. See {In-} not, and {Sensible}.]
1. Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting
   bodily sensibility. --Milton.

2. Not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of feeling;
   apathetic; unconcerned; indifferent; as, insensible to
   danger, fear, love, etc.; -- often used with of or to.

         Accept an obligation without being a slave to the
         giver, or insensible to his kindness. --Sir H.
                                               Wotton.

         Lost in their loves, insensible of shame. --Dryden.

3. Incapable of being perceived by the senses; imperceptible.
   Hence: Progressing by imperceptible degrees; slow;
   gradual; as, insensible motion.

         Two small and almost insensible pricks were found
         upon Cleopatra's arm.                 --Sir T.
                                               Browne.

         They fall away, And languish with insensible decay.
                                               --Dryden.

4. Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless. [Obs.]

         If it make the indictment be insensible or
         uncertain, it shall be quashed.       --Sir M. Hale.

Syn: Imperceptible; imperceivable; dull; stupid; torpid;
     numb; unfeeling; apathetic; stoical; impassive;
     indifferent; unsusceptible; hard; callous.

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