The Opposite(Antonym) of “sensory”
The antonyms of sensory are insensible, numb, and unfeeling. These words describe a lack of physical or emotional sensation.
Explore all Antonyms of “sensory”
- insensible
- numb
- unfeeling
Definitions and Examples of insensible, numb, unfeeling
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not able to perceive or feel things; unconscious or unresponsive.
Example
The patient was insensible after the surgery and needed time to recover.
Deprived of feeling or responsiveness; unable to move or sense normally.
Example
After sitting in the same position for hours, her legs became numb and she had trouble standing up.
unfeeling
Lacking compassion or empathy; not sensitive to the feelings of others.
Example
His unfeeling response to her problems made her feel even more alone.
Key Differences: insensible vs numb vs unfeeling
- 1Insensible describes a state of being unconscious or unresponsive.
- 2Numb describes a physical sensation of being deprived of feeling or responsiveness.
- 3Unfeeling describes a lack of emotional sensitivity or compassion towards others.
Effective Usage of insensible, numb, unfeeling
- 1Medical Context: Use insensible to describe a patient's state of consciousness.
- 2Physical Sensations: Use numb to describe a loss of physical sensation.
- 3Emotional Intelligence: Use unfeeling to describe a lack of empathy or sensitivity towards others.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sensory describe a lack of physical or emotional sensation. Insensible describes a state of unconsciousness, numb describes a physical sensation of being deprived of feeling, and unfeeling describes a lack of emotional sensitivity towards others. Use these words in medical contexts, to describe physical sensations, or to discuss emotional intelligence.
