Definition

Not able to notice or understand things easily; lacking insight or awareness.

Example

He was often unperceptive to the feelings of others, missing subtle cues in conversations.

Conversation

Did you notice how unperceptive John was during the meeting?

Yeah, he completely missed the main point we were discussing.

I can't believe he didn't catch that; it's like he's sometimes unperceptive about everything.

True, it can be frustrating trying to explain things to him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unperceptive → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "perceptive" (from Latin "perceptivus", meaning able to perceive). The word "unperceptive" means not able to perceive or lacking in perception.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'able to perceive' ('perceptive') — this helps you remember that unperceptive means lacking the ability to notice or understand.

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