Unperceptive

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʌn.pərˈsɛptɪv/

Definitions of unperceptive

adjective describing someone who lacks insight or understanding

Example Sentences

A1 She is unperceptive and often misses important details.

A2 The unperceptive student failed to notice the teacher's hints.

B1 His unperceptive nature makes it difficult for him to understand complex concepts.

B2 Despite being unperceptive, she managed to solve the problem through trial and error.

C1 The unperceptive detective overlooked a crucial piece of evidence in the case.

C2 Her unperceptive attitude towards others often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts.

Examples of unperceptive in a Sentence

formal The unperceptive student failed to notice the subtle hints in the text.

informal She's so unperceptive, she didn't even realize I changed my hair color.

slang Don't be so unperceptive, dude. Can't you see what's going on?

figurative His unperceptive view of the world limited his ability to see the bigger picture.

Grammatical Forms of unperceptive

past tense

unperceived

plural

unperceptive

comparative

less perceptive

superlative

least perceptive

present tense

unperceptive

future tense

will be unperceptive

perfect tense

has been unperceptive

continuous tense

is being unperceptive

singular

unperceptive

positive degree

perceptive

infinitive

to be unperceptive

gerund

being unperceptive

participle

unperceptive

Origin and Evolution of unperceptive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unperceptive' originated from the Latin word 'perceptivus' which means 'capable of perceiving'. The prefix 'un-' was added in English to indicate the opposite or negation of being perceptive.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unperceptive' has continued to be used in English to describe someone who lacks the ability to perceive or understand things clearly. The word has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage since its first known use in the early 17th century.