insentient

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Adjective insentient has 1 sense

insentient, insensate - devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation; "insentient (or insensate) stone"
Antonyms: sentient, animate, sensate

Definitions from the Web

Term: insentient

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense:

1. Lacking consciousness or awareness; not capable of feeling or perception.

Usage:

- The insentient rocks stood stoically on the mountain.

- The insentient doll did not react to any touch or movement.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense:

1. An entity or being that lacks consciousness or awareness.

Usage:

- The protagonist of the novel was a unique combination of sentient and insentient beings.

Part of Speech: adjective

Local Sense:

1. Commonly used to describe an unfeeling or apathetic person.

Usage:

- Sally's insentient response to her friend's distress surprised everyone.

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