Insensible

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɛnsəbəl/

Definitions of insensible

adjective not aware of or not noticing something; lacking physical sensation

Example Sentences

A1 She was insensible to the pain after taking the medication.

A2 The insensible driver caused a serious accident.

B1 His insensible behavior towards his friends hurt their feelings.

B2 The politician's insensible remarks sparked controversy.

C1 The insensible decision to cut funding for education had serious repercussions.

C2 The CEO's insensible actions led to the company's downfall.

Examples of insensible in a Sentence

formal The patient remained insensible to the pain even after the surgery.

informal She was completely insensible to the fact that she had offended her friend.

slang He was so insensible to the situation, he didn't even realize he was in trouble.

figurative The politician's insensible decision alienated many of his supporters.

Grammatical Forms of insensible

• past tense: insensibled
• plural: insensibles
• comparative: more insensible
• superlative: most insensible
• present tense: is insensible
• future tense: will be insensible
• perfect tense: has been insensible
• continuous tense: is being insensible
• singular: insensible
• positive degree: insensible
• infinitive: to be insensible
• gerund: being insensible
• participle: insensible

Origin and Evolution of insensible

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insensible' originated from the Latin word 'insensibilis', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'sensibilis' (meaning 'perceptible by the senses').

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'insensible' was primarily used to describe something that was imperceptible or incapable of being felt. Over time, the word evolved to also mean lacking physical sensation or consciousness, as well as being unaware or indifferent to something.