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in·sen·sate
 insensate
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
sen
seIt
[or]
ihn
sen
siht
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not having feelings or sensations; inanimate.
an insensate machine- antonyms:
- feeling
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| definition 2: |
temporarily without normal sensations; unconscious.
lying insensate after the accident- similar words:
- numb
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| definition 3: |
not having or showing compassion or other humane feelings.
insensate cruelty- similar words:
- insensitive, obtuse
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| related words: |
dead, insensitive, senseless, unconscious |
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| derivations: |
insensately (adv.), insensateness (n.) |
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