01 a. Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting bodily sensibility; unconscious.
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Destitute of the power of feeling or perceiving; wanting bodily sensibility; unconscious.
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Not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of feeling; apathetic; unconcerned; indifferent; as, insensible to danger, fear, love, etc.; -- often used with of or to.“Accept an obligation without being a slave to the giver, or insensible to his kindness.” — Sir H. Wotton.“Lost in their loves, insensible of shame.” — Dryden.
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Incapable of being perceived by the senses; imperceptible. Hence: Progressing by imperceptible degrees; slow; gradual; as, insensible motion.“Two small and almost insensible pricks were found upon Cleopatra's arm.” — Sir T. Browne.“They fall away, And languish with insensible decay.” — Dryden.
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Not sensible or reasonable; meaningless.[Obs.]“If it make the indictment be insensible or uncertain, it shall be quashed.” — Sir M. Hale.
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Incapable of feeling a specific sensation or emotion; as, insensible to pity.
Syn.
Imperceptible; imperceivable; dull; stupid; torpid; numb; unfeeling; apathetic; stoical; impassive; indifferent; unsusceptible; hard; callous.