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insensible

[ɪnˈsɛnsəb(ə)l]

insensible Definition

  • 1not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one
  • 2without one's mental faculties, typically a result of violence or intoxication
  • 3unfeeling; without compassion or empathy

Using insensible: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was insensible to the pain.

  • Example

    The patient was rendered insensible by the anesthetic.

  • Example

    The company showed an insensible disregard for the environment.

  • Example

    She was insensible to his pleas for mercy.

  • Example

    The insensible rock face was impossible to climb.

insensible Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for insensible

Phrases with insensible

  • the process of sweating without being aware of it

    Example

    During exercise, the body produces insensible perspiration to regulate temperature.

  • loss of fluid from the body that is not noticeable, such as through breathing or sweating

    Example

    Insensible loss can lead to dehydration if not compensated for by drinking fluids.

  • heat that is absorbed or released without a corresponding change in temperature, such as during a phase change

    Example

    When ice melts into water, it absorbs insensible heat from the surroundings.

Origins of insensible

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'sensibilis' meaning 'perceptible by the senses'

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Summary: insensible in Brief

The term 'insensible' [ɪnˈsɛnsəb(ə)l] describes a lack of awareness or concern, often due to unconsciousness or apathy. It can refer to physical states like numbness or mental states like indifference, as in 'The company showed an insensible disregard for the environment.' Phrases like 'insensible perspiration' and 'insensible loss' describe bodily processes that occur without conscious awareness.