Definition

Not able to feel or think; lacking awareness or sensitivity.

Example

The insensate crowd pushed forward without regard for the injured.

Conversation

Did you see how some people reacted to the news?

Yeah, it was shocking to see such insensate comments online.

Right? I can't believe how unfeeling some people can be.

It's like they've lost all sense of empathy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insensate → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "sensatus" (from Latin "sensus", meaning feeling or perception). The word describes a state of being without feeling or sensation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not feeling' ('in-') and 'sensation' ('sensatus') to remember that insensate means lacking feeling or awareness.

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