insensate

[in-sen-sit]

insensate Definition

  • 1lacking physical sensation; unconscious
  • 2lacking sympathy or compassion; unfeeling
  • 3without sense or meaning; foolish

Using insensate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insensate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient was insensate after the surgery.

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    The insensate violence of the attack shocked everyone.

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    He was insensate to the pain he caused others.

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    The insensate decision led to disastrous consequences.

insensate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insensate

Antonyms for insensate

Phrases with insensate

  • a state of intense concentration or absorption in a task or activity, often to the point of ignoring one's surroundings

    Example

    She had an insensate focus on her work, often forgetting to eat or rest for hours.

  • extreme and unfeeling brutality or violence towards others

    Example

    The insensate cruelty of the dictator led to widespread suffering and oppression.

  • an intense and uncontrolled anger or fury that is not based on reason or logic

    Example

    He flew into an insensate rage when he heard the news of his brother's death.

Origins of insensate

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'sensatus' meaning 'endowed with sense'

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Summary: insensate in Brief

Insensate [in-sen-sit] is an adjective used to describe a lack of physical sensation or consciousness, a lack of sympathy or compassion, or a lack of sense or meaning. Examples include 'The patient was insensate after the surgery,' and 'The insensate violence of the attack shocked everyone.' Phrases like 'insensate focus' and 'insensate cruelty' further illustrate the concept of intense concentration and extreme brutality, respectively.