Insensible
adjective
Not aware of something.
He was insensible to the suffering of others.
Often appears as...
- insensible to pain
- insensible to criticism
adjective
Unable to feel or notice.
He became insensible from the cold.
Often appears as...
- insensible from shock
- insensible from cold
adjective
Not caring or concerned.
She remained insensible to our pleas for help.
Often appears as...
- insensible to pleas
- insensible to emotions
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not aware of something.
He was insensible to the suffering of others.
Often appears as...
- insensible to pain
- insensible to criticism
adjective
Unable to feel or notice.
He became insensible from the cold.
Often appears as...
- insensible from shock
- insensible from cold
adjective
Not caring or concerned.
She remained insensible to our pleas for help.
Often appears as...
- insensible to pleas
- insensible to emotions
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Use 'insensible' to describe someone who's emotionally disconnected from a situation or unaware of others' feelings.
Despite the team's loss, he remained completely insensible.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Response
'Insensible' suggests zero response to something that typically provokes a reaction.
She was insensible to the audience's cheers.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Intensity
Sometimes 'insensible' implies a situation's impact is so strong, it numbs people's usual reactions.
He was insensible to her charms, unlike the other men.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Use 'insensible' to describe someone who's emotionally disconnected from a situation or unaware of others' feelings.
Despite the team's loss, he remained completely insensible.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Response
'Insensible' suggests zero response to something that typically provokes a reaction.
She was insensible to the audience's cheers.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Intensity
Sometimes 'insensible' implies a situation's impact is so strong, it numbs people's usual reactions.
He was insensible to her charms, unlike the other men.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Use 'insensible' to describe someone who's emotionally disconnected from a situation or unaware of others' feelings.
Despite the team's loss, he remained completely insensible.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Response
'Insensible' suggests zero response to something that typically provokes a reaction.
She was insensible to the audience's cheers.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Intensity
Sometimes 'insensible' implies a situation's impact is so strong, it numbs people's usual reactions.
He was insensible to her charms, unlike the other men.
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Video examples
Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
cloth she forces them to turn their daggers upon themselves the men almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers
Video examples
Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
cloth she forces them to turn their daggers upon themselves the men almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers
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Quote examples
Millicent Fawcett
British Activist
It is almost impossible to imagine that any one could be so insensible to the high morality of Mr. Mill's character as to suggest to him any course of conduct that was not entirely upright and consistent.
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Charles Babbage
English Mathematician
The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours.
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Mary Astell
English Writer
Tis very great pity that they who are so apt to over-rate themselves in smaller matters, shou'd, where it most concerns them to know, and stand upon their Value, be so insensible of their own worth.
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Gong Yoo
South Korean Actor
I don't know if this is because I'm a bit too old, but it is true that I'm getting insensible about romance recently. I'm very used to being alone now, and I don't think that's not half bad.
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David Hume
Scottish Philosopher
The chief benefit, which results from philosophy, arises in an indirect manner, and proceeds more from its secret, insensible influence, than from its immediate application.
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Diogenes
Greek Philosopher
Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.
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Rosalind Russell
American Actress
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
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Saadi
Iranian Poet
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.
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Millicent Fawcett
British Activist
It is almost impossible to imagine that any one could be so insensible to the high morality of Mr. Mill's character as to suggest to him any course of conduct that was not entirely upright and consistent.
Quote examples
Charles Babbage
English Mathematician
The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours.
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Mary Astell
English Writer
Tis very great pity that they who are so apt to over-rate themselves in smaller matters, shou'd, where it most concerns them to know, and stand upon their Value, be so insensible of their own worth.
Quote examples
Gong Yoo
South Korean Actor
I don't know if this is because I'm a bit too old, but it is true that I'm getting insensible about romance recently. I'm very used to being alone now, and I don't think that's not half bad.
Quote examples
David Hume
Scottish Philosopher
The chief benefit, which results from philosophy, arises in an indirect manner, and proceeds more from its secret, insensible influence, than from its immediate application.
Quote examples
Diogenes
Greek Philosopher
Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.
Quote examples
Rosalind Russell
American Actress
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
Quote examples
Saadi
Iranian Poet
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity 'til he has tasted adversity.
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