insensible

English

Etymology

From Latin insensibilis

Adjective

insensible (comparative more insensible, superlative most insensible)

1. Unable to be perceived by the senses.
2. Incapable or deprived of physical sensation.
3. Unable to be understood; unintelligible.
4. Lacking sense or intelligence.
5. Incapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
   • 1813, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Modern Library Edition (1995), page 138

     In spite of her deep-rooted dislike, she could not be insensible to the compliment of such a man's affection...

6. Incapable of emotional feeling; callous; apathetic.

Derived terms

• insensibility
• insensibly

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French

Adjective

insensible (epicene, plural insensibles)

1. insensible
2. impervious

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Spanish

Adjective

insensible m. and f. (plural insensibles)

1. insensible, insensitive, cold, tactless

Antonyms

• sensible