unresponsive

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌn.rɪˈspɒn.sɪv//

KK: /ʌnˈrɛspənˌsɪv/

adjective

Definition

Not reacting or responding to something; showing no signs of awareness or engagement.

Example

The patient remained unresponsive after the treatment.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more unresponsive

Superlative: most unresponsive

Conversation

Have you noticed how unresponsive my phone has been lately?

Yeah, it seems like it's taking forever to load anything.

I think it might be time for an upgrade since it's so unresponsive.

Definitely! A new phone would make your life a lot easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inactive

dormant

indifferent

Antonyms

responsive

alert

reactive

Root Explanation

Unresponsive → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "responsive" (from Latin "respondere", meaning to answer). The word "unresponsive" means not answering or not reacting to stimuli.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') answering ('respondere') — that's why unresponsive means not reacting.

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